Charles Brown (Medal of Honor, 1872)
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Charles Brown (1849–?) was a U.S. Marine who received the United States' highest honor for bravery, the Medal of Honor. He was born in New York City, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Hong Kong in June 1870, aboard the warship USS Ashuelot.[1] His Medal of Honor was approved under General Order No. 169, dated 8 February 1872.[2]
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Charles Brown | |
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Born | 1849 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | Unknown |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1870–1871 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | USS Colorado |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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There is no record of Brown having received his medal, as he deserted from the Marine Corps in Shanghai in October 1871, before the medal was approved.[1]