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Charles L. Russell
Bornc. 1844
Malone, New York, United States
DiedJune 7, 1910
Place of burialHot Springs National Cemetery, Hot Springs, South Dakota
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
RankCorporal
Unit93rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
AwardsMedal of Honor
A plaque honoring Russell in Malone, New York
Russell's grave at Hot Springs National Cemetery

Charles L. Russell (c. 1844 – June 7, 1910) was an American Corporal in the U.S. Army who served with the 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism after capturing the flag of the 42nd Virginia Infantry during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864.

Biography

Russell was born in Malone, New York in about 1844 and served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Following the war, he died and was buried at the Hot Springs National Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

References

  1. "CMOHS.org - Corporal RUSSELL, CHARLES L., U.S. Army". cmohs.org. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. "Valor awards for Charles L. Russell". militarytimes.com. Retrieved 6 August 2015.


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