| Charles D. Ennis | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 8, 1843 |
| Died | December 29, 1930 (aged 87) |
| Place of birth | Stonington, Connecticut |
| Place of death | Rhode Island |
| Buried at | White Brook Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Private Charles D. Ennis (August 8, 1843 to December 29, 1930) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ennis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 28 June 1892.[1][2]
Biography[]
Ennis was born in Stonington, Connecticut on 8 August 1843. He enlisted into the 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. He died on 29 December 1930 and his remains are interred at the White Brook Cemetery in Rhode Island.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.[1][2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Charles D. Ennis". http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=382. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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