U.S. Army
McKay, Charles W.ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany C, 154th New York Infantry
HometownMansfield, New York
Citation
Voluntarily risked his life in rescuing under the fire of the enemy a wounded comrade who was Iying between the lines.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Charles W. MckayU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Cubberly, William G.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Knox, Edward M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Huff, Paul BertU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Enderlin, RichardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Scott, John MoreheadU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kinsey, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Johnson, Wallace W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hayes, Webb CookU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Dahl, Larry GilbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Pendleton, Jack JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Callen, Thomas JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Thompson, Charles AugustusU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
English, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Johnson, Joseph EsreyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ortega, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Chamberlain, Orville TyronU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Marland, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Murphy, John P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Eckes, John N.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Griffiths, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, Henry H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wisner, Lewis S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jones, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Luce, Moses AugustineU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
