Patrick Irwin
Patrick Irwin (1839 - February 6, 1910) was an Irish - American soldier who received a Medal of Honor for his action in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Irwin served as a First Sergeant in Company H of the 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1] He earned his medal for actions during the Battle of Jonesboro, Georgia on September 1, 1864.[2] Following his death in 1910, Irwin was interred in St. Thomas Cemetery.[3]
Medal of Honor Citation[]
In a charge by the 14th Michigan Infantry against the entrenched enemy was the first man over the line of works of the enemy, and demanded and received the surrender of Confederate Gen. Daviel Govan and his command.
Date Issued: April 28, 1896[4]
References[]
- ^ "Patrick Irwin | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Patrick Irwin - victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Civil War Medal of Honor - May's Question Corner". Ann Arbor Observer. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Patrick Irwin - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
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