Charles Blucher
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Charles Blucher | |
|---|---|
| Born | Germany |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg United States of America |
| Service | File:Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army |
| Years of service | 1863 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Pennsylvania 188th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company H |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
| Awards | File:Medal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Charles Blucher was a German soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Blucher received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm at Fort Harrison in Virginia on 29 September 1864. He was presented with the award on April 6, 1865.[1][2] Blucher joined the Army from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in June 1863, and served as a color bearer in the 188th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was wounded at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff, and mustered out with his regiment in December 1865.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Charles Blucher". Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Blucher, Charles". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ↑ 188th Pennsylvania Infantry muster roll