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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Robert John Coffey

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Major)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company K,
    4th Vermont Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 4, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Bank's Ford, Virginia, USA
Citation
Singlehandedly captured two officers and five privates of the 8th Louisiana Regiment (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: May 13, 1892
  • Born: December 15, 1842, St. John, Canada
  • Died: July 9, 1901
  • Buried: Green Mount Cemetery (551), Montpelier, VT, United States
  • Location of Medal: Vermont Historical Society, Barre, VT
 

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