b. 30/04/1842 Macomb, New York. d. 06/04/1914 Jersey City, New Jersey.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 25/03/1865 Petersburg, Virginia.
Charles H Houghton MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Captain of Company L, 14th New York Volunteer Infantry. His citation reads: In the Union assault at the Crater (July 30, 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg. He was brevetted Major for this action. The medal was awarded to him on April 5, 1898.
MOH CITATION:
In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, Houghton displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was three times wounded, and the suffered loss of a leg.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 3, GRAVE 2411.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FAMILY.
