Charles Robinson
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War
About Charles Robinson
Lived 1840 – 1896 (aged 55–56).
Charles Robinson (1840 – 21 April 1896) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during an expedition on the Yazoo River.
Born in 1840 in Dundee, Scotland, Robinson moved to the United States and was living in New York City when he joined the U.S. Navy. During the Civil War, he served as a boatswain's mate on the . From 23 to 27 December 1862, he "distinguished himself in the various actions" as his ship took part in an expedition up the Yazoo River in Mississippi. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor months later on 3 April 1863.
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Who was Charles Robinson?
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War
When was Charles Robinson born?
Charles Robinson was born in 1840 in Dundee.
When did Charles Robinson die?
Charles Robinson died on 21 April 1896.
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· DBpedia: Charles Robinson (Medal of Honor)
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