Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Charles
L.
Thomas
February 12, 1843

–

February 24, 1923

Cemetery:

Dwight-Morris Cemetery

Charles Thomas was commissioned a Brevet-Major, Ohio National Guard and entered on a special state Roll of Honor on February 18, 1921.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    11th Ohio Cavalry

    Action Date:

    September 17, 1865
    Date of Issue: August 24, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Charles L. Thomas, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Powder River, Dakota Territory, on 17 September 1865. Sergeant Thomas carried a message through a country infested with hostile Indians and saved the life of a comrade en route.