Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

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

Thomas Robinson

Details

Rank: Private
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company H,
81st Pennsylvania Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia

Citation

Capture of flag in a hand-to-hand conflict.

Additional Details

Accredited to: Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: December 1, 1864
Born: 1833, County Mayo, Ireland
Died: