Charles Titus
Charles Titus | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1838 Millstone, New Jersey |
| Died | March 26, 1921 (aged 83) Belmar, New Jersey |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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.[1]
He died at his home in Belmar, New Jersey on March 26, 1921.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.[3]
See also[]
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T-Z
References[]
- ^ NJ Medal of Honor recipients
- ^ "Obituary". Asbury Park Press. March 28, 1921. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
External links[]
Categories:
- 1838 births
- 1921 deaths
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- People from Millstone, New Jersey
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor