| Patrick H. McEnroe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ireland |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 6th New York Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Opequon |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick H. McEnroe was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Opequon more commonly called the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864.
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"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Patrick H. McEnroe, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company D, 6th New York Cavalry, in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of colors of 36th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).”
Sgt. McEnroe was one of three troopers of the 6th New York Cavalry to receive the Medal of Honor for this action. The others were Farrier George E. Meach and Pvt. George Reynolds.