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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Patrick Highland
Details
Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command: Company D, 23d Illinois Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.