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Charles D. Ennis
Born (1843-08-08)August 8, 1843
Stonington, Connecticut
Died December 29, 1930(1930-12-29) (aged 87)
Rhode Island
Buried
White Brook Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Rhode Island Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Charles D. Ennis (8 August 1843 – 29 December 1930) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ennis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 28 June 1892.

Biography

Ennis was born in Stonington, Connecticut on 8 August 1843. He enlisted into the 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. He died on 29 December 1930 and his remains are interred at the White Brook Cemetery in Rhode Island.

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