b. 08/08/1843 Stonington, Connecticut. d. 29/12/1930 Potter Hill, Rhode Island.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 02/04/1865 Petersburg, Virginia.
Charles D Ennis MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Private in Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads “Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who woluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.” He didnt receive the Medal of Honor until 28 June 1892.
MOH CITATION:
Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.
BURIAL LOCATION: WHITE BROOK CEMETERY, RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FAMILY.
