Charles M. Rockefeller

Lieutenant

1844 – 1899

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Lieutenant Charles M. Rockefeller served the U.S. Army. Charles was 54 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Charles M. Rockefeller

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U.S. Army

Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

9 April 1865 · At Fort Blakely, Ala. · Lieutenant, Company A, 178th New York Infantry.

Voluntarily and alone, under a heavy fire, obtained valuable information which a reconnoitering party of 25 men had previously attempted and failed to obtain, suffering severe loss in the attempt The information obtained by him was made the basis of the orders for the assault that followed. He also advanced with a few followers, under the fire of both sides, and captured 300 of the enemy who would otherwise have escaped.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 9, 1865 · At Fort Blakely, Ala. · Lieutenant, Company A, 178th New York Infantry.

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