Jeremiah Mahoney
| Jeremiah Mahoney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1840 |
| Died | November 24, 1902 (aged 61–62) |
| Place of burial |
Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum Malden, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Jeremiah Mahoney (1840 – November 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]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., November 29, 1863. Entered service at. Fall River, Mass. Birth: ------. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.
Citation:
Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).[2]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M-Z
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jeremiah Mahoney". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- ↑
- ""JEREMIAH MAHONEY" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Jeremiah Mahoney". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- ""JEREMIAH MAHONEY" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-01.