| Charles N. Gardner | |
| Birth Date: | March 29, 1845 |
| Death Date: | February 22, 1919 (aged 73) |
| Birth Place: | South Scituate, Massachusetts |
| Death Place: | Massachusetts |
| Placeofburial: | Norwell, Massachusetts |
| Serviceyears: | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank: | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit: | Company E, 32nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles: | Battle of Five Forks American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Charles N. Gardner (March 29, 1845 – February 22, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gardner received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gardner's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2]
Gardner joined the 18th Massachusetts Infantry in August 1862, and was transferred to the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry in October 1864.[3] As a result of his MOH action, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[4]