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U.S. Army

Charles Maynard Holton

ConflictCivil War

RankSecond Lieutenant

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany A, 7th Michigan Cavalry

BirthplacePotter, New York

Citation

Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.

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