Charles Ferren Hopkins
Charles Ferren Hopkins Sr. (May 16, 1842 – February 14, 1934) was the last surviving Union Civil War soldier in New Jersey that was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was elected in 1880 as Mayor of Boonton, New Jersey.
Charles Ferren Hopkins Sr. | |
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Hopkins c. 1865 | |
| Born | May 16, 1842 Hope Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1934 (aged 91) Boonton, New Jersey |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company I, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Crampton's Gap, Battle of Cold Harbor |
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