Charles Day-Mansfield, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Hatchers Run, VA on February 6, 1865. He is buried in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.
Waymark Code: WMYXNJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2018
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He was born on May 28, 1844 in West Laurens, NY and died on July 29, 1901 in Mansfield, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DAY, CHARLES
• Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 210th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865
• Entered service at: Lycoming County, Pa.
• Date of issue: 20 July 1897
Citation: Seized the colors of another regiment of the brigade, the regiment having been thrown into confusion and the color bearer killed, and bore said colors throughout the remainder of the engagement.
Armed Service: Army
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