Carlos H. Rich
U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient
About Carlos H. Rich
Lived 1841 – 1918 (aged 77).
Carlos H. Rich (February 11, 1841– May 29, 1918) was a Canadian-born soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography Rich received the Medal of Honor on January 4, 1895, for his actions at the Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia on May 5, 1864, while with Company K of the 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Carlos H. Rich, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 May 1864, while serving with Company K, 4th Vermont Infantry, in action during the Wilderness Campaign, Virginia. First Sergeant Rich saved the life of an officer.
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Who was Carlos H. Rich?
U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient (1841–1918)
When was Carlos H. Rich born?
Carlos H. Rich was born on 11 February 1841.
When did Carlos H. Rich die?
Carlos H. Rich died on 29 May 1918.
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