Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Hugh Carey
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
82d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: February 6, 1888
- Born: 1840, Ireland
- Died: March 26, 1886, Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery (St.Johns-D-7-), Brooklyn, NY, United States