Charles H. Foy-Brooklyn, NY
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Rhode Island during the attack on Fort Fisher on January 13-15, 1865. He is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in Section 10, Lot 13324.
Waymark Code: WMZ161
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2018
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He was born in 1809 in Portsmouth, NH and died on May 30, 1866 in New York, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FOY, CHARLES H.
• Rank and organization: Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New Hampshire
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island during the action with Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, 13 to 15 January 1865. Carrying out his duties courageously during the battle, Foy continued to be outstanding by his good conduct and faithful services throughout this engagement which resulted in a heavy casualty list when an attempt was made to storm Fort Fisher.
Armed Service: Navy
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