Charles A. Goheen (August 5, 1843 - May 8, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the
American Civil War
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. Goheen received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the
Medal of Honor
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Goheen's medal was won for capturing the flag at the
Battle of Waynesboro in
Virginia
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on March 2, 1865.
He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.
Goheen was born in
Groveland, New York
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History
The Sullivan Expedition (1779) reached its farthest extent ...
, entered service in
Rochester
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, and was buried in
Honeoye Falls, New York
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Medal of Honor citation
See also
*
List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
References
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1843 births
1889 deaths
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
Military personnel from Alsace-Lorraine
People of New York (state) in the American Civil War
Union Army officers
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
People from Groveland, New York
People from Mendon, New York