Charles Blucher

Charles Blucher
Born Germany
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1863 - 1865
Rank Sergeant
Unit Pennsylvania Company H, 188th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards Medal of Honor

Sergeant Charles Blucher was a German soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Blucher received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm at Fort Harrison in Virginia on 29 September 1864. He was presented with the award on April 6, 1865.[1][2]

Blucher joined the Army from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in June 1863, and served as a color bearer in the 188th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was wounded at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff, and mustered out with his regiment in December 1865. [3]

Medal of Honor citation

Planted first national colors on the fortifications.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Charles Blucher". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Blucher, Charles". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  3. ↑ 188th Pennsylvania Infantry muster roll
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