Historical records matching Maj. Gen. Charles Frederick Humphrey, Sr.
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About Maj. Gen. Charles Frederick Humphrey, Sr.
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Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr. (September 2, 1833 – June 4, 1926) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Biography
Humphrey was born on September 2, 1833 in Tioga County, New York. He married Juanita Foster DaCosta and had five children. Two of their sons, Evan and Charles, Jr., would become brigadier generals. Humphrey died on June 4, 1926 and is buried with Juanita, as well as Evan and another son, Marion, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Career
Humphrey originally joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Indian Wars.
His award citation reads:
Voluntarily and successfully conducted, in the face of a withering fire, a party which recovered possession of an abandoned howitzer and 2 Gatling guns Iying between the lines a few yards from the Indians.
Later in his career he served in the China Relief Expedition and as Quartermaster General of the Army. His retirement was effective as of July 1, 1907.
Other awards he received during his career include the Distinguished Service Cross and the Civil War Campaign Medal.
Humphrey, Chas. F. BATTLE UNIT NAME: 5th Regiment, US Artillery (Regular Army) SIDE: Union COMPANY: E
SOLDIER'S RANK IN: SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Second Lieutenant ALTERNATE NAME: FILM NUMBER: M233 ROLL 27 PLAQUE NUMBER: NOTES: General Note - See original register for additional information
Maj. Gen. Charles Frederick Humphrey, Sr.'s Timeline
1844 |
September 2, 1844
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Tioga County, Tioga County, New York, United States
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1875 |
March 6, 1875
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California, United States
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1876 |
August 11, 1876
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Washington, District of Columbia, DC, United States
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1887 |
September 15, 1887
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Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
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1926 |
June 4, 1926
Age 81
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Washington, District of Columbia, DC, United States
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Arlington National Cemetary, Arlington, VA, United States
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