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Christian Abraham Fleetwood (July 21, 1840 - September 28, 1914), was a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, editor, musician, and a government official. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

Fleetwood enlisted in the Union Army (August 17, 1863). For heroism in the critical Battle of Chaffin's Farm on the outskirts of Richmond (September 29, 1864) he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Although every officer of the regiment sent a petition for him to be commissioned an officer, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton did not recommend appointment. After rising to the rank of Sergeant Major, he was honorably discharged on May 4, 1866.