Charles M. Rockefeller

Charles Mortimer Rockefeller (1844–1899) was an officer in the United States Army who served during the American Civil War, the Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Fort Blakeley, Alabama, which was the final major battle of the Civil War. Although he shared a famous surname, he was not closely related to the prominent Rockefeller family.

Throughout his military career, Rockefeller advanced through the ranks to Major. His service spanned several critical periods in American military history, from the domestic conflict of the Civil War to overseas campaigns in the late 19th century. He passed away in 1899, shortly after the conclusion of the Spanish-American War.

Following his death, Rockefeller was posthumously eligible for several campaign medals established by the U.S. Army to recognize service in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, the occupation of Puerto Rico, and the Philippine-American War. His legacy remains defined by his Civil War valor, for which he received the nation's highest military decoration.