Charles W. Anderson
Encyclopedia
Charles W. Anderson was an American
soldier who received the Medal of Honor
for valor during the American Civil War
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soldier who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for valor during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
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Biography
He was born George Pforr, but served in the Civil War as a Private in Company K, 1st New York (Lincoln) Volunteer Cavalry under the name "Charles W. Anderson".Medal of Honor citation
Citation:The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Charles W. Anderson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with 1st New York Cavalry (Lincoln), in action at New Orleans, Louisiana, for the capture of unknown Confederate flag.
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F