Charles L. Barrell

Lieutenant Charles L. Barrell (August 1, 1842 to April 18, 1914)[4] was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Barrell was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action near Camden, South Carolina, in April 1865.[2][4] He was presented with the award on 14 May 1891.[2]

Charles L. Barrell
Born(1842-08-01)August 1, 1842
Conquest, Cayuga County, Michigan
DiedApril 18, 1914(1914-04-18) (aged 71)
Buried
Hooker Cemetery, Wayland, Michigan[1]
42.7061°N 85.5928°W / 42.7061; -85.5928
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank First Lieutenant[2][3]
UnitCompany C, 102nd Regiment United States Colored Troops[2]
Battles/warsNear Camden, South Carolina
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Born August 1, 1842 in Conquest, Cayuga County, New York to Joseph Barrel and Emily Carey. On 2 August 1862 Barrell enlisted at Leighton, Allegan County, Michigan into Company C of the 102d U.S. Colored Troops as a flag holder for the Grand Army of the Republic. He attained the rank of First Lieutenant on 3 January 1863.

Barrel died in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is buried at Hooker Cemetery, Wayland, MI.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Hazardous service in marching through the enemy's country to bring relief to his command.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Michigan". Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  2. "Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (A-L)". Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". 17 April 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  4. "Hall of Valor: Charles L. Barrell". Military Times. Archived from the original on 2013-07-19. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
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