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

Medal of Honor

to

 

TOMPKINS, CHARLES H.

Rank and Organization: First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Fairfax, Va., 1 June 1861. Entered Service At: Brooklyn, N.Y. Birth: Fort Monroe, Va. Date Of Issue: 13 November 1893.

Citation:

Twice charged through the enemy's lines and, taking a carbine from an enlisted man, shot the enemy's captain.

 

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