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