Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

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

Stephen O'Neill

Details

Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Ordance Sergeant Ret.)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company E,
7th U.S. Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: May 1, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place: Chancellorsville, Virginia, USA

Citation

Took up the colors from the hands of the color bearer who had been shot down and bore them through the remainder of the battle.

Medal of Honor Recipient Stephen O'Neill

Additional Details

Accredited to: New York, New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: September 28, 1891
Born: December 23, 1837, St. Johns, Canada
Died: October 20, 1909, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States
Buried: Riverside Cemetery (6-19-1), Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States