Carlos H. Rich
Soldier and veteran of the American Civil War
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| Intro | Soldier and veteran of the American Civil War | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Military personnel Soldier | |
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| Birth | 11 February 1841 | |
| Death | 29 May 1918 (aged 77 years) | |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
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Carlos H. Rich (February 11, 1841– May 29, 1918) was a Canadian-born soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
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Rich received the Medal of Honor on January 4, 1895, for his actions at the Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia on May 5, 1864, while with Company K of the 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Carlos H. Rich, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 May 1864, while serving with Company K, 4th Vermont Infantry, in action during the Wilderness Campaign, Virginia. First Sergeant Rich saved the life of an officer.