Charles Betts

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

With a force of but 75 men, while on a scouting expedition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and captured an entire battalion of the enemy’s cavalry.

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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