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Charles D. Copp
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| Born | April 12, 1840 Warren County, New Hampshire |
| Died | November 2, 1912 (aged 72) |
| Buried |
Middle Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  9th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Fredericksburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Charles Dearborne Copp (April 12, 1840 to November 2, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Copp received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia on 13 December 1862. He was honored with the award on 28 June 1890.
Biography
Copp was born in Warren County, New Hampshire on 12 April 1840. He enlisted into the 9th New Hampshire Infantry. He died on 2 November 1912 and his remains are interred at the Middle Cemetery in Massachusetts.
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