First Lieutenant Charles L. Barrell was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in April 1865 near Camden, South Carolina during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company C, 102d U.S. Colored Infantry. Barrell was about 23 years old.
The medal was presented on May 14, 1891, 26 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Captain.
Barrell was born on August 1, 1842 in Conquest, Cayuga County, New York. His Medal of Honor is credited to Leighton, Allegan County, Michigan. Barrell died on April 18, 1914 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 71. He is buried at Hooker Cemetery in Wayland, Michigan.
Barrell is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 112 credited to Michigan.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Hazardous service in marching through the enemy's country to bring relief to his command.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- August 1, 1842Born in Conquest, Cayuga County, New York
- April 1865Act of valor — near Camden, South CarolinaAge about 23. Company C, 102d U.S. Colored Infantry
- May 14, 1891Medal of Honor presented
- April 18, 1914Died in Ann Arbor, MichiganAge 71.
- Resting placeHooker CemeteryWayland, Michigan
Biography
Lieutenant Charles L. Barrell (August 1, 1842 – April 18, 1914) 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.
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