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VEALE, CHARLES

CHARLES VEAL
Details
  • Rank: PRIVATE
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. CIVIL WAR
  • Unit/Command: COMPANY D, 4TH U.S. COLORED INFANTRY
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. ARMY
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: SEPTEMBER 29, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Action Place: CHAPIN'S FARM, VIRGINIA, USA

Additional Details:

Accredited to: BALTIMORE, BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

Awarded PostHumously: NO

Presentation Date & Details:
APRIL 6, 1865

Born:
1838, PORTSMOUTH, PORTSMOUTH COUNTY, VA, UNITED STATES

Died:
JULY 27, 1872, HAMPTON, VA, UNITED STATES

Buried:
HAMPTON NATIONAL CEMETERY (MH) (F-5097), HAMPTON, VA, UNITED STATES

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