Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Thomas Timothy Fallon
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
37th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 14 - 15, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Williamsburg & Fair Oaks; Big Shanty, Virginia & Georgia, USA
Citation
At Williamsburg, Va., assisted in driving rebel skirmishers to their main line. Participated in action, at Fair Oaks, Va., though excused from duty because of disability. In a charge with his company at Big Shanty, Ga., was the first man on the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 13, 1891
- Born: August 12, 1837, County Galway, Ireland
- Died: August 23, 1916, Freehold, NJ, United States
- Buried: St. Rose of Lima Cemetery (MH) (2-29-30-10-K), Freehold, NJ, United States
- Location of Medal: Monmouth County Historic Association, Freehold, NJ