Signal Quartermaster Charles H. Foy, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry between January 13 and 15, 1865 at Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, North Carolina during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Rhode Island. Foy was about 56 years old.
16 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Foy was born in 1809 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. His Medal of Honor is credited to Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Foy died on May 30, 1866 in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of about 57. He is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in lot #13324, New York.
Foy is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Rhode Island during the actions with Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, 13 to 15 January 1865. Carrying out his duties courageously during the battle, Foy continued to be outstanding by his good conduct and faithful services throughout the engagement, which resulted in a heavy casualty list when an attempt was made to storm Fort Fisher.
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Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
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Timeline
- 1809Born in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- January 13 - 15, 1865Act of valor — Fort Fisher and the Federal Point batteries, North CarolinaAge about 56. U.S.S. Rhode Island
- May 30, 1866Died in Brooklyn, New YorkAge about 57.
- Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemeterylot #13324, New York
Biography
Charles Henry Foy or Foye (c. 1809 – 30 May 1866) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865.
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