First Sergeant Charles Maynard Holton was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 14, 1863 in Falling Waters, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company A, 7th Michigan Cavalry. Holton was 25 years old.
The medal was presented on March 21, 1889, 25 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Holton was born on May 25, 1838 in Potter, Yates County, New York. His Medal of Honor is credited to Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Holton died on August 25, 1899 in Yakima, Washington, at the age of 61. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Holton 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
Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
How he died
- Manner of death: natural causes
- Cause of death: heart disease
- Age at death: 61
- Resting place: Oak Hill Cemetery
Cause and manner of death: Wikidata.
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Timeline
- May 25, 1838Born in Potter, Yates County, New York
- July 14, 1863Act of valor — Falling Waters, VirginiaAge 25. Company A, 7th Michigan Cavalry
- March 21, 1889Medal of Honor presented
- August 25, 1899Died in Yakima, WashingtonAge 61.
- Resting placeOak Hill CemeteryBattle Creek, Michigan
Biography
Charles M. Holton (May 25, 1838 – August 22, 1899) was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Holton received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 14, 1863 during the Battle of Williamsport.
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