Charles Veale

Charles Veale
Civil War era Medal of Honor
Bornc. 1838
Portsmouth, Virginia
DiedJuly 27, 1872 (aged 33–34)
Place of burial
Allegiance
Service / branch
RankPrivate
Unit4th Regiment United States Colored Infantry
Battles / wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

Charles Veale or Veal was an African American Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.