| Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr. | |
|---|---|
 Charles F. Humphrey | |
| Born | September 2, 1833 |
| Died | June 4, 1926 (aged 92) |
| Place of birth | Tioga County, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1863 - 1907 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War Indian Wars China Relief Expedition |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross |
Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr. (September 2, 1833 – June 4, 1926) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Biography
Humphrey was born on September 2, 1833 in Tioga County, New York.[1] He married Juanita Foster DaCosta and had five children. Two of their sons, Evan and Charles, Jr., would become brigadier generals. Humphrey died on June 4, 1926 and is buried with Juanita, as well as Evan and another son, Marion, at Arlington National Cemetery.
Career
Humphrey originally joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Indian Wars.
His award citation reads:
Voluntarily and successfully conducted, in the face of a withering fire, a party which recovered possession of an abandoned howitzer and 2 Gatling guns Iying between the lines a few yards from the Indians.[2]
Later in his career he served in the China Relief Expedition and as Quartermaster General of the Army. His retirement was effective as of July 1, 1907.
Other awards he received during his career include the Distinguished Service Cross and the Civil War Campaign Medal.
See also
References
- ↑ "Charles Frederic Humphrey". Arlington National Cemetery.net. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cfhump.htm. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients". Indian War Campaigns. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
External links
- "Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr.". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. September 18, 2003. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7876670. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- "Charles Frederic Humphrey, Sr.". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=406. Retrieved September 5, 2010.