Thomas Toohey

Thomas Toohey (January 1, 1835 – November 19, 1918) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.

John S. Durham
Born	(1835-01-01)January 1, 1835 New York City
Died	November 19, 1918(1918-11-19) (aged 83)
Place of burial	Mount Washington Cemetery Independence, Missouri
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1862 - 1865
Rank	First Sergeant
Unit	24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Toohey was born on January 1, 1835, in New York City. He joined the 24th Wisconsin Infantry from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August 1862, and mustered out in June 1865. [1] He died on November 19, 1918, and was buried at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

His award citation reads:

For gallantry in action on 30 November 1864, while serving with Company F, 24th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Franklin, Tennessee. Sergeant Toohey voluntarily assisting in working guns of battery near right of the regiment after nearly every man had left them, the fire of the enemy being hotter at this than at any other point on the line.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

References

1. Company Roster
2. "Thomas Toohey". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-16.