Charles Day (Medal of Honor) facts for kids
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Charles Day
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| Born | May 28, 1844 West Laurens, New York |
| Died | June 29, 1901 (aged 57) Mansfield, Pennsylvania |
| Buried |
Prospect Cemetery
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  210th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company K |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Hatcher's Run |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Charles Day (May 28, 1844 to July 29, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Day received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Hatcher's Run in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 20 July 1897.
Biography
Day was born in West Laurens, New York on 28 May 1844. He enlisted in the 210th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 29 July 1901 and his remains are interred at the Prospect Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
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