Peter O'Brien (Medal of Honor)
Peter O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1842 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | September 30, 1898 Chicago, Illinois |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Company A, 1st New York Cavalry (Lincoln) |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Waynesboro American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Peter O'Brien (1842 – September 30, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. O'Brien received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] O'Brien's medal was won for capturing a Confederate flag, and an officer with his horse and equipment, at the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia, on March 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.[1]
O'Brien was born in Dublin, Ireland. He joined the US Army from New York City in August 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[2] He was later buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Peter O'Brien, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company A, 1st New York Cavalry (Lincoln), in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipment.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Peter O'Brien". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ^ Regimental Roster
- ^ Find a Grave
- 1842 births
- 1898 deaths
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials in Illinois
- Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923)
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- People from Dublin (city)
- People of New York in the American Civil War
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients