Thomas Cosgrove
Thomas Cosgrove (June 12, 1829 – March 27, 1912) was an Irish soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Thomas Cosgrove | |
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| Born | June 12, 1829 County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | March 27, 1912 (aged 83) Lexington, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  |
| Awards |  |
Biography
Cosgrove joined the Army from Stoughton, Massachusetts in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [1] He received the Medal of Honor on November 7, 1896 for his actions at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Individually demanded and received the surrender of 7 armed Confederates concealed in a cellar, disarming and marching them in as prisoners of war.[2]
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See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F
References
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