Charles Arthur Goheen

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Charles Arthur Goheen
BornAugust 5, 1843
Groveland, New York
DiedMay 8, 1889
Buried
Honeoye Falls, New York
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Rank First Sergeant
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company G, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Waynesboro
American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Charles A. Goheen (August 5, 1843 - May 8, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Goheen received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. [1] Goheen's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Waynesboro in Virginia on March 2, 1865. [1] He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865. [2]

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Goheen was born in Groveland, New York, entered service in Rochester, and was buried in Honeoye Falls, New York. [1] [2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Charles Arthur Goheen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company G, 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag. [1]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Charles A. Goheen". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.