Charles A. Bessey | |
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Born | 1848 Reading, Massachusetts |
Died | 1909 (aged 60–61) |
Place of burial | Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Mississippi |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Rank | sergeant |
Unit | 3rd Cavalry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Great Sioux War of 1876-77 |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles A. Bessey (1848–1909) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.