Thomas Cosgrove

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Thomas Cosgrove
Born (1829-06-12)June 12, 1829
County Galway, Ireland
Died March 27, 1912(1912-03-27) (aged 83)
Lexington, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Private
Unit 40th Massachusetts Infantry
Awards Medal of Honor

Thomas Cosgrove (June 12, 1829 – March 27, 1912) was an Irish soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Cosgrove joined the Army from Stoughton, Massachusetts in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [1] He received the Medal of Honor on November 7, 1896 for his actions at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Individually demanded and received the surrender of 7 armed Confederates concealed in a cellar, disarming and marching them in as prisoners of war.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
  2. ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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