Medal Of Honor Details

Tompkins, Charles H.

Place of Birth:
Fort Monroe
State of Birth:
VA
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Unit:
2d U.S. Cavalry
Company:
Citation Place:
Fairfax
Citation State:
VA
Citation Date:
VA
Citation:
Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.
Entry Place:
Brooklyn
Entry State:
NY
Date Issued:
13 Nov. 1893