Ilgenfritz, Charles Henry - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Ilgenfritz, Charles Henry

ConflictCivil War

RankFirst Sergeant

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany E, 207th Pennsylvania Infantry

BirthplacePennsylvania

Citation

The color bearer falling, pierced by 7 balls, he immediately sprang forward and grasped the colors, planting them upon the enemy’s forts amid a murderous fire of grape, canister, and musketry from the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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