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.