U.S. Army
Mattocks, Charles PorterConflictCivil War
RankHighest rank Brevet Brig. General
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command17th Maine Infantry
HometownDanville, Vermont
Citation
Displayed extraordinary gallantry in leading a charge of his regiment which resulted in the capture of a large number of prisoners and a stand of colors.
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