Charles H. Knight
American Civil War soldier
About Charles H. Knight
Lived 1839 – 1904 (aged 64–65).
Charles H. Knight c1875. Photograph is in the public domain. Charles H. Knight (1839 - August 9, 1904) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for his actions in the American Civil War.
Biography Knight was born in Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire in 1839. He served as a corporal with Company I of the 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army. He died on August 9, 1904, in West Springfield, Massachusetts and is now buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor Citation For extraordinary heroism on 30 July 1864, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. In company with a sergeant, Corporal Knight was the first to enter the exploded mine; was wounded but took several prisoners to the Federal lines.
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Who was Charles H. Knight?
American Civil War soldier (1839–1904)
When was Charles H. Knight born?
Charles H. Knight was born in 1839.
When did Charles H. Knight die?
Charles H. Knight died in 1904.
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