Charles Titus

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.

Charles Titus
Born(1838-01-01)January 1, 1838
Millstone, New Jersey
DiedMarch 26, 1921(1921-03-26) (aged 83)
Belmar, New Jersey
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankSergeant
Unit1st New Jersey Volunteer Cavalry
Battles/warsBattle of Sayler's Creek
Awards Medal of Honor

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

  1. NJ Medal of Honor recipients
  2. "Obituary". Asbury Park Press. March 28, 1921. p. 2. Retrieved January 5, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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