Charles Myron Holton
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: March 21, 1889
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Charles Myron Holton, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 July 1863, while serving with Company A, 7th Michigan Cavalry, in action at Falling Waters, Virginia, for capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America). In the midst of the battle with foot soldiers he dismounted to capture the flag.
