Charles H. Foy
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Charles Henry Foy or Foye (c. 1809 – 30 May 1866) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.
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Birth name | Charles Henry Foye[1] |
Born | c. 1809 Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
Died | 30 May 1866 New York City |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
Years of service | 1861 - 1866 |
Rank | Signal Quartermaster |
Unit | USS Rhode Island |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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