The citation that accompanies the Medal Of Honor awarded to
Charles Bessey.  Reads:
BESSEY, CHARLES A.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 3d U.S. Cavalry. Place and
date: Near Elkhorn Creek, Wyo., 13 January 1877. Entered service at:------.
Birth: Reading, Mass. Date of issue: 15 May 1890. Citation. While scouting
with 4 men and attacked in ambush by 14 hostile Indians, held his ground, 2
of his men being wounded, and kept up the fight until himself wounded in
the side, and then went to the assistance of his wounded comrades.