Charles A. Bessey

Charles A. Bessey
Etched likeness on grave marker
Born1848
Reading, Massachusetts
Died1909 (aged 60–61)
Place of burial
Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Mississippi
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Ranksergeant
Unit3rd Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsGreat Sioux War of 1876-77
AwardsMedal 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.