b. 1833 County Mayo, Ireland. d. ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 12/05/1864 Spotsylvania, Virginia.
He was awarded the medal for “Capture of flag in a hand-to-hand conflict” on May 12, 1864 at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse whilst serving as a Private in the 81st Pennsylvania Infantry. He was awarded the medal on December 1, 1864.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of flag in a hand-to-hand conflict.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.