Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Coughlin
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
10th New Hampshire Infantry (Irish Regiment) - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 9, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Swift Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his regiment forward and interposed a line of battle between the advancing enemy and Hunt's Battery, repulsing the attack and saving the guns.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 31, 1893
- Born: 1837, VT, United States
- Died: May 27, 1912
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (2-936-WS), Arlington, VA, United States