Andrew J. Lorish
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| Andrew J. Lorish | |
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| November 8, 1832 – August 11, 1897 | |
 Andrew J. Lorish, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Dansville, New York |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Commissary Sergeant |
| Unit | 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Andrew J. Lorish (1832 - 1897) was a Commissary Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Commissary Sergeant, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons). Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864. Entered service at:------. Born: 8 November 1832, Dansville, Steuben County, N.Y. Date of issue: 27 September 1864
Citation:
- Amid the enemy he grabbed the flag from a color bearer who then called for help. When the bearer's comrades were readying their rifles he dashed directly at them securing their disarming. As he rode away, the Confederates picked up their guns firing at the captor of their flag.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "ANDREW J. LORISH" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
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| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Andrew J. Lorish |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 8, 1832 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dansville, New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1897-08-11 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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