Lieutenant Charles L. Barrell (August 1, 1842 – April 18, 1914)[4] was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Barrell was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action near Camden, South Carolina, in April 1865.[2][4]
Charles L. Barrell | |
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| Born | August 1, 1842 Conquest, New York |
| Died | April 18, 1914 (aged 71) Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | Union Army |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant[2][3] |
| Unit | Company C, 102nd Regiment United States Colored Troops[2] |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCharles was born August 1, 1842 in Conquest, Cayuga County, New York to Joseph Barrel and Emily Carey. On 2 August 1862, Barrell enlisted at Leighton, Allegan County, Michigan into Company C of the 102d U.S. Colored Troops as a flag holder for the Grand Army of the Republic. He attained the rank of First Lieutenant on 3 January 1863. He was awarded the Medal of Honor and presented with the award on 14 May 1891.[2]
Barrel died in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is buried at Hooker Cemetery, Wayland, MI.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
editHazardous service in marching through the enemy's country to bring relief to his command.[4]
See also
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External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Michigan". Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (A-L)". Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". 17 April 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Hall of Valor: Charles L. Barrell". Military Times. Archived from the original on 2013-07-19. Retrieved 18 July 2013.