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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Peter F. Rafferty
Medal of Honor Recipient Peter F. Rafferty
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
 

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