Charles N. Gardner
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BornMarch 29, 1845
South Scituate, Massachusetts
South Scituate, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 22, 1919 (aged 73)
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Buried
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaCharles N. Gardner | |
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| Born | March 29, 1845 South Scituate, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 22, 1919 (aged 73) Massachusetts |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank |  Second Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company E, 32nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Five Forks American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Charles N. Gardner (March 29, 1845 – February 22, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gardner received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gardner's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2]
Gardner joined the 18th Massachusetts Infantry in August 1862, and was transferred to the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry in October 1864.[3] As a result of his MOH action, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[4]