Charles Day
Medal of Honor recipient
About Charles Day
Lived 1844 – 1901 (aged 57). Charles Day was an American.
Charles Day (May 28, 1844 – July 29, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Day received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Hatcher's Run in Virginia on February 6, 1865. He was honored with the award on July 20, 1897.
Biography Day was born in West Laurens, New York, on May 28, 1844. He enlisted in the 210th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on July 29, 1901, and his remains are interred at the Prospect Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
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Who was Charles Day?
Medal of Honor recipient (1844-1901)
When was Charles Day born?
Charles Day was born on 28 May 1844 in Laurens.
When did Charles Day die?
Charles Day died on 29 June 1901 in Mansfield.
What nationality was Charles Day?
Charles Day was American.
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· DBpedia: Charles Day (Medal of Honor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Day. https://biography.guide/charles-day-1844/
MLA: "Charles Day." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-day-1844/.
Chicago: "Charles Day." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-day-1844/.
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