Charles Rice (1840 - 9 September 1895) was a Russian-born Fireman, Second Class (E-2 rank) of the United States Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 23 December 1864, Rice was part of a volunteer crew that guided and exploded a powder boat near Fort Fisher in North Carolina. The raid was successful, setting the fort ablaze for at least one day. Rice was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the raid on 31 December 1864, and was presented with he award on 12 May 1865 aboard the USS Agawam.
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| - Charles Rice (1840 - 9 September 1895) was a Russian-born Fireman, Second Class (E-2 rank) of the United States Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 23 December 1864, Rice was part of a volunteer crew that guided and exploded a powder boat near Fort Fisher in North Carolina. The raid was successful, setting the fort ablaze for at least one day. Rice was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the raid on 31 December 1864, and was presented with he award on 12 May 1865 aboard the USS Agawam. (en)
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| - Charles Rice (1840 - 9 September 1895) was a Russian-born Fireman, Second Class (E-2 rank) of the United States Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. On 23 December 1864, Rice was part of a volunteer crew that guided and exploded a powder boat near Fort Fisher in North Carolina. The raid was successful, setting the fort ablaze for at least one day. Rice was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the raid on 31 December 1864, and was presented with he award on 12 May 1865 aboard the USS Agawam. (en)
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