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

Medal of Honor

to

 

BROWN, CHARLES

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: New York, N.Y. Enlisted at: Hongkong, China. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Colorado in action against a Korean fort on 11 June 1871. Assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the fort.