Historical records matching Charles H. Tracy
About Charles H. Tracy
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Charles H. Tracy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Company A, 37th Massachusetts Infantry. At the risk of his own life, at Spotsylvania, Virginia, 12 May 1864, Sergeant Tracy assisted in carrying to a place of safety a wounded and helpless officer. On 2 April 1865, at Petersburg, Virginia, he advanced with the pioneers, and, under heavy fire, assisted in removing two lines of chevaux-de-frise; was twice wounded but advanced to the third line, where he was again severely wounded, losing a leg.
General Orders: Date of Issue: November 19, 1897
Action Date: May 12, 1864 & April 2, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company A
Division: 37th Massachusetts Infantry
Charles H. Tracy's Timeline
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1833
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Jewett City, Connecticut, United States
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1911 |
September 13, 1911
Age 78
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Fairview Cemetery, Chicopee, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
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