Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Terrence Begley
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
7th New York Heavy Artillery - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cold Harbor, Virginia, USA
Citation
Shot a Confederate color bearer, 26th Virginia Infantry, rushed forward and seized his colors, and although exposed to heavy fire, regained the lines in safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Albany, Albany County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: December 1, 1864
- Born: , Ireland
- Died: August 25, 1864, Weldon RR, Reams Station, VA, United States