About Charles Titus
Lived 1838 – 1921 (aged 82–83). Charles Titus was an American soldier.
Charles Titus (January 1, 1838 – March 26, 1921) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography Titus joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in August 1861. He received the Medal of Honor on July 3, 1865, for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, and mustered out with his regiment in later that same month.
He died at his home in Belmar, New Jersey, on March 26, 1921.
Medal of Honor citation Citation:
Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.
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Who was Charles Titus?
American soldier (1838–1921); Medal of Honor recipient
When was Charles Titus born?
Charles Titus was born in 1838 in Millstone.
When did Charles Titus die?
Charles Titus died on 26 March 1921 in Belmar.
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Charles Titus was a soldier.
What nationality was Charles Titus?
Charles Titus was American.
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