명예훈장 (Medal of Honor)해군
Read, Charles A.
- Coxswain
- 1837, Sweden
공훈 기록 (Citation)
Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first sponger of the pivot gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.