Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Peter F Rafferty
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
69th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Malvern Hill, Virginia, USA
Citation
Having been wounded and directed to the rear, declined to go, but continued in action, receiving several additional wounds, which resulted in his capture by the enemy and his total disability for military service.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 2, 1897
- Born: June 12, 1845, County Tyrone, Ireland
- Died: April 30, 1910
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (1st) (10-259-14/15), Woodside, NY, United States