U.S. Navy
Foy, Charles H.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandUSS Rhode Island
HometownPortsmouth, New Hampshire
Citation
Served on board the USS 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.
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