Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Eugene M Tinkham
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
148th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cold Harbor, Virginia, USA
Citation
Though himself wounded, voluntarily left the rifle pits, crept out between the lines and, exposed to the severe fire of the enemy's guns at close-range, brought within the lines two wounded and helpless comrades.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Waterloo, Seneca County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 5, 1898
- Born: April 19, 1842, Sprague, New London County, CT, United States
- Died: October 21, 1909, Springfield, MA, United States
- Buried: New Hanover Cemetery (MH), Hanover, CT, United States