Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles Henry Tompkins
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brevet Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
2d U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 1, 1861
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Citation
Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 13, 1893
- Born: September 12, 1830, Fort Monroe, Hampton County, VA, United States
- Died: January 18, 1915, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery (PM) (688), Washington, DC, United States
- Location of Medal: West Point Museum (1863 design), West Point, NY