Jeremiah Mahoney

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Jeremiah Mahoney
1840November 24, 1902
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Jeremiah Mahoney, Medal of Honor recipient
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Jeremiah Mahoney (1840November 11, 1902) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Mahoney is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum Malden, Massachusetts.[1] His grave can be found in St Joseph's Avenue, Grave 118.[1]

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[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., 29 November 1863. Entered service at. Fall River, Mass. Birth: ------. Date of issue: 1 December 1864.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).[2]

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Jeremiah Mahoney at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-01-01
  2. ^ *"JEREMIAH MAHONEY" entry. of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). CMH, U.S. Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-01.

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