Charles Titus
Charles Titus | |
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Born |
Millstone, New Jersey | January 1, 1838
Died |
March 26, 1921 83) Belmar, New Jersey | (aged
Allegiance |
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Service/branch |
![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
Awards |
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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]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.[2]
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T-Z