Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Martin Thomas McMahon
Details
- Rank: Captain & Aide-de-Camp (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: White Oak Swamp, Virginia, USA
Citation
Under fire of the enemy, successfully destroyed a valuable train that had been abandoned and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 10, 1891
- Born: March 21, 1838, LaPrairie, Canada
- Died: April 21, 1906, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (2-1101), Arlington, VA, United States