Charles Robinson - Holy Cross Cemetery: Halifax, Nova Scotia - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

Charles Robinson was born in 1840 in Dundee, Scotland. He passed away at the age of 56 years on April 21st, 1896 and is buried in The Holy Cross Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

ROBINSON, CHARLES

Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1832 Scotland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Baron de Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Proceeding under orders up the Yazoo River, the U.S.S. Baron de Kalb, with the object of capturing or destroying the enemy's transports, came upon the steamers John Walsh, R. J. Locklan, Golden Age, and the Scotland sunk on a bar where they were ordered fired. Continuing up the river, she was fired on by the enemy, but upon returning the fire, caused the rebels to retreat. Returning down the Yazoo, she destroyed and captured large quantities of enemy equipment and several prisoners. Serving bravely throughout this action, Robinson, as boatswain's mate, "distinguished himself in the various actions."

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The monument is located right beside the road, close to a huge tree.
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CZ

Armed Service: Navy

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