Christopher Flynn (Medal of Honor)
Christopher Flynn | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1828 Ireland |
| Died | October 15, 1889 Sprague, Connecticut |
| Buried | Saint Marys Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Christopher Flynn (December 1828 - October 15, 1889) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Flynn received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 3 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.[1][2][3]
Biography
Flynn was born in Ireland on December 1828. He enlisted with the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment in August 1862, and mustered out in May 1865. [4] He died on 15 October 1889 and his remains are interred at the Saint Marys Cemetery in Connecticut.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of 52nd North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).[1][2]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Gettysburg
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Christopher Flynn". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ http://www.cof14thcvi.com/Historical_Writings/Three_MOH_Gettysburg.pdf