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Charles Brown (Medal of Honor)
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Corporal Charles Brown received the United States's highest honor for bravery, the Medal of Honor
. Corporal Brown was a United States Marine and was born in New York City
. He enlisted in Hong Kong
in 1870. The tracking number for his Medal of Honor is No.: 169, and is dated 8 February 1872.
Citation:
Medal of Honor
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. Corporal Brown was a United States Marine and was born in New York City
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. He enlisted in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in 1870. The tracking number for his Medal of Honor is No.: 169, and is dated 8 February 1872.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: New York, N.Y. Enlisted at: Hong Kong, China. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.Citation:
- On board the in action against a Korean fort on 11 June 1871. Assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the fort.