Charles B. Tanner
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BornNovember 25, 1842
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedDecember 16, 1911
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaService / branch 
United States Army
Union Army
United States ArmyUnion Army
Charles B. Tanner | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 25, 1842 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 16, 1911 Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company H, 1st Delaware Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Antietam |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Charles B. Tanner (November 25, 1842 – December 16, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Tanner received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Tanner's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on December 13, 1899.[2]
Tanner died in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1911. He is buried in Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale, Nassau County.[1][2]