Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Michael Emmet Urell
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
- 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: October 14, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bristoe Station, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer; was severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 6, 1870
- Born: November 8, 1844, County Cork, Ireland
- Died: September 6, 1910, County Cork, Ireland
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-51-D-WS), Arlington, VA, United States