America Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. An Irish immigrant, he was issued the award on November 25, 1869 for his actions as a private while serving with Company G, 14th Infantry, US Army, in a skirmish with Confederate forces on October 1, 1864. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For gallantry in action on 1 October 1864, while serving with Company G, 14th U.S. Infantry, in action at Chapel House Farm, Virginia."
America Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. An Irish immigrant, he was issued the award on November 25, 1869 for his actions as a private while serving with Company G, 14th Infantry, US Army, in a skirmish with Confederate forces on October 1, 1864. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For gallantry in action on 1 October 1864, while serving with Company G, 14th U.S. Infantry, in action at Chapel House Farm, Virginia."
Bio by: William Bjornstad
Inscription
MEDAL OF HONOR
CO G 14 US INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
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