Charles Titus | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1838 Millstone, New Jersey |
| Died | March 26, 1921 (aged 83) Belmar, New Jersey |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Charles Titus (January 1, 1838 - March 26, 1921) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Titus joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in August 1861. He received the Medal of Honor on July 3, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, and mustered out with his regiment in later that same month.[1]
He died at his home in Belmar, New Jersey on March 26, 1921.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "NJ Medal of Honor recipients" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Obituary". Asbury Park Press. March 28, 1921. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
External links
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