Charles D. Copp
Medal of Honor recipient
About Charles D. Copp
Lived 1840 – 1912 (aged 72).
Charles Dearborne Copp (April 12, 1840 – November 2, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Copp received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia on December 13, 1862. He was honored with the award on June 28, 1890.
Biography
Copp was born in Warren County, New Hampshire on April 12, 1840. He enlisted into the 9th New Hampshire Infantry.
After the Civil War, Copp became a companion of the Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
He died on November 2, 1912, and his remains are interred at the Middle Cemetery in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Charles D. Copp?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Charles D. Copp born?
Charles D. Copp was born on 12 April 1840.
When did Charles D. Copp die?
Charles D. Copp died on 2 November 1912.
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