Francis M. Cunningham
Francis M. Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1837 Somerset, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 11, 1919 (aged 81) |
| Buried | Sugar Grove Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
First Sergeant Francis M. Cunningham (December 31, 1837 to May 11, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cunningham received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1][2]
Biography
Cunningham was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on 31 December 1837. He enlisted into the 1st West Virginia Cavalry at Springfield, Pennsylvania. He died on 11 May 1919 and his remains are interred at the Sugar Grove Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of battle flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America) in hand-to-hand battle while wounded.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Francis M. Cunningham". Retrieved 30 October 2013.