Charles Marquette
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
About Charles Marquette
Lived 1845 – 1907 (aged 62). Charles Marquette was an American.
Charles Marquette (1845–1907) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Marquette joined the army from Lebanon, Pennsylvania in October 1861 and was mustered out in June 1865
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 93d Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at: Lebanon County, Pa. Birth: Lebanon County, Pa. Date of issue: May 10, 1865.
Citation:
Sergeant Marquette, although wounded, was one of the first to plant colors on the enemy's breastworks.
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Who was Charles Marquette?
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When was Charles Marquette born?
Charles Marquette was born on 9 February 1845 in Lebanon County.
When did Charles Marquette die?
Charles Marquette died on 25 November 1907.
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Charles Marquette was American.
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