Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Richard H Cosgriff
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
4th Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
- Born: December 15, 1844, Dunkirk County, NY, United States
- Died: November 2, 1910
- Buried: Our Lady of Hope Cemetery (II-1), Chippewa Falls, WI, United States