Charles Veal AKA Charles Veale-Hampton, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chapins Farm, VA on September 29, 1864. He is buried in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, VA in the University Site, Section F, Block 1, Lot 5097.
Waymark Code: WM10TQZ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2019
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In the military he spelled his last name as Veal. His true and buried last name is spelled Veale. He was born in 1838 in Portsmouth, VA and died on July 27, 1872 in Hampton, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: VEAL, CHARLES
• Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 4th U.S. Colored Troops
• Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864
• Entered service at: Portsmouth, Va.
• Date of issue: 6 April 1865
Citation: Seized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle.
Armed Service: Army
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