Charles A. Goheen (August 5, 1843May 8, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Goheen received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. Goheen's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Waynesboro in

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on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865. Goheen was born in

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, entered service in Rochester, and was buried in

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