Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Rowan O'Beirne
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
37th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 1, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fair Oaks, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 20, 1891
- Born: September 25, 1844, Roscommon, County Ballagh, Ireland
- Died: February 17, 1917
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (1st) (7-9-II-14), Woodside, NY, United States