Charles H. De Puy

First Sergeant, U.S. Army

Battle of the Crater

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

First Sergeant Charles H. DePuy was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. DePuy received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg, Virginia on July 30, 1864. He was honored with the award on July 30, 1896.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts