Charles D. Copp

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Charles D. Copp
Born(1840-04-12)April 12, 1840
Warren County, New Hampshire
DiedNovember 2, 1912(1912-11-02) (aged 72)
Buried
Middle Cemetery
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Rank Captain
Unit Flag of New Hampshire.svg 9th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Fredericksburg
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Charles Dearborne Copp (April 12, 1840 to November 2, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Copp received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia on 13 December 1862. He was honored with the award on 28 June 1890. [1] [2]

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Biography

Copp was born in Warren County, New Hampshire on 12 April 1840. He enlisted into the 9th New Hampshire Infantry.

After the Civil War, Copp became a companion of the Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

He died on 2 November 1912 and his remains are interred at the Middle Cemetery in Lancaster, Massachusetts.

Medal of Honor citation

Seized the regimental colors, the color bearer having been shot down, and, waving them, rallied the regiment under a heavy fire. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Charles Dearborne Copp". Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.