Charles A. Bessey
Charles A. Bessey (1848–1909) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
Charles A. Bessey | |
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| Born | 1848 Reading, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1909 (aged 60–61) |
| Place of burial | Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | sergeant |
| Unit | 3rd Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Great Sioux War of 1876-77 |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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