Charles Titus


Charles Titus was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Titus joined the 1st New Jersey Cavalry in August 1861. He received the Medal of Honor on July 3, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, and mustered out with his regiment in later that same month.
He died at his home in Belmar, New Jersey on March 26, 1921.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:
Was among the first to check the enemy's countercharge.