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Charles
Windolph
December 9, 1851

–

March 11, 1950

Cemetery:

Black Hills National Cemetery

When Charles Windolph died at age 98 in 1950, he was the last survivor of the famous battle of the Little Big Horn.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    7th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    June 25 & 26, 1876
    Date of Issue: October 5, 1878

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Charles Windolph, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on June 25 & 26, 1876, while serving with Company H, 7th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Little Big Horn, Montana. With three comrades, during the entire engagement, Private Windolph courageously held a position that secured water for the command.