Charles Porter Mattocks

At Sailor's Creek, Colonel Charles Porter Mattocks led a charge that swept up a large body of prisoners and a stand of Confederate colors.

Charles Porter Mattocks was born on October 11, 1840, at Danville, Vermont. During the service relevant to this record, he served as Colonel with 17th Maine Infantry. He later attained the rank of Brevet Brigadier General.

On April 6, 1865, at Deatonsville, Sailor's Creek, Virginia, The action came during the destruction of much of Lee's retreating army three days before Appomattox. Mattocks was recognized for extraordinary gallantry in leading his regiment.

Medal of Honor Citation (condensed)

Led an exceptionally gallant regimental charge that captured many prisoners and a stand of colors.

Mattocks received the Medal of Honor on March 29, 1899, and held the brevet rank of brigadier general. He died on May 16, 1910, at Portland, Maine, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery there.