About Charles N. Gardner
Lived 1845 – 1919 (aged 73). Charles N. Gardner was an American politician.
Charles N. Gardner (March 29, 1845 – February 22, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gardner received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Gardner's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.
Gardner joined the 18th Massachusetts Infantry in August 1862, and was transferred to the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry in October 1864. As a result of his MOH action, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
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Who was Charles N. Gardner?
politician in Massachusetts, US; Medal of Honor recipient
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Charles N. Gardner was born on 29 March 1845 in Norwell.
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Charles N. Gardner died on 22 February 1919 in Massachusetts.
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Charles N. Gardner was a politician.
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Charles N. Gardner was American.
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