The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

MATTOCKS, CHARLES P.

Rank and Organization: Major, 17th Maine Infantry. Place and Date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865. Entered Service At: Portland, Maine. Born: 1840, Danville, Vt. Date Of Issue: 29 March 1899.

Citation:

Displayed extraordinary gallantry in leading a charge of his regiment which resulted in the capture of a large number of prisoners and a stand of colors.

 

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