Charles Veal

Private

1838 – 1872

Private Charles Veal served the U.S. Army. Charles was 34 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company D, 4th U.S. Colored Troops.

Seized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company D, 4th U.S. Colored Troops.

Seized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle.

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