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Peter O'Brien

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Peter O'Brien

Birth
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Death
30 Sep 1898 (aged 55–56)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot
Section H, Lot 47, Grave 46841
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company A, 1st New York Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on March 2, 1865 at Waynesboro, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company A, 1st New York Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on March 2, 1865 at Waynesboro, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Nov 26, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8130380/peter-o'brien: accessed ), memorial page for Peter O'Brien (1842–30 Sep 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8130380, citing Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.