Charles L. Russell

Charles L. Russell
Born 1844
Malone, New York, United States
Died June 7, 1910
Place of burial Hot Springs National Cemetery, Hot Springs, South Dakota
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Awards Medal of Honor

Charles L. Russell (1844 June 7, 1910) was an American Corporal in the U.S. Army who served with the 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism after capturing the flag of the 42nd Virginia Infantry during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.[1] He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864.[2]

Biography

Russell was born in Malone, New York in 1844 and served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Following the war, he died and was buried at the Hot Springs National Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota.[3]

References

  1. "CMOHS.org - Corporal RUSSELL, CHARLES L., U.S. Army". cmohs.org. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. "Valor awards for Charles L. Russell". militarytimes.com. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  3. "Charles L. Russell (1844 - 1910) - Find A Grave Memorial". findagrave.com. Retrieved 6 August 2015.


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