Charles Frederic Humphrey Sr.

Charles Frederic Humphrey Sr. (September 2, 1844 – June 4, 1926) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient.

For the United States Army general from the first half of the 20th century, see Charles F. Humphrey.
Charles Frederic Humphrey Sr.
Born(1844-09-02)September 2, 1844
Tioga County, New York
DiedJune 4, 1926(1926-06-04) (aged 81)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1863–1907
Rank Major General
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Indian Wars
China Relief Expedition
AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross

Biography

Humphrey was born on September 2, 1844 in Tioga County, New York.[1] 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.[2]

Later in his career he served in the China Relief Expedition and then succeeded Marshall I. Ludington 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.

See also

References
  1. "Charles Frederic Humphrey". Arlington National Cemetery.net. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
  2. "Medal of Honor recipients". Indian War Campaigns. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
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