Charles Arthur Goheen Explained

Charles Arthur Goheen
Birth Date:August 5, 1843
Death Date:May 8, 1889
Birth Place:Groveland, New York
Placeofburial:Honeoye Falls, New York
Rank:First Sergeant
Unit: Company G, 8th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles:Battle of Waynesboro
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Charles A. Goheen (August 5, 1843 - May 8, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Goheen received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Goheen's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Waynesboro in Virginia on March 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.[2]

Goheen was born in Groveland, New York, entered service in Rochester, and was buried in Honeoye Falls, New York.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles A. Goheen. July 1, 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714225905/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=370. July 14, 2014.
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. July 1, 2014. June 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140606203802/http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_gl.html#GOHEEN. dead.