Thomas Cullen (Medal of Honor)

Last updated • 1 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Thomas Cullen
Born(1839-02-26)February 26, 1839
Ireland
DiedAugust 17, 1913(1913-08-17) (aged 74)
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Buried
Saint Marys Cemetery
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service / branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Corporal
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars Battle of Bristoe Station
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Corporal Thomas Cullen (February 26, 1839  August 17, 1913) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cullen received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Bristoe Station in Virginia on October 14, 1863. He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Biography

Cullen was born in Ireland on February 26, 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5] Cullen died in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, on August 17, 1913, and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania. [6]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stephen Thomas (Medal of Honor)</span> American Medal of Honor recipient and politician

Stephen Thomas, manufacturer, politician, jurist, and Union Army officer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry.

James Robert Evans was an American Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thomas W. Bradley</span> American politician

Thomas Wilson Bradley was a United States Representative from New York and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alaric B. Chapin</span> American Union Army soldier

Alaric B. Chapin was a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Benjamin Levy</span>

Benjamin Bennett Levy was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War. His younger brother, Robert Levy, also served as a drummer, with the 7th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">William Ludgate</span>

William Ludgate was a captain in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Abraham Cohn was an American Civil War Union Army soldier and recipient to the highest military decoration for valor in combat — the Medal of Honor — for having distinguished himself at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 6, 1864, and the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">82nd Ohio Infantry Regiment</span> Military unit

The 82nd Ohio Infantry Regiment, sometimes 82nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Samuel C. Wright</span>

Samuel Cole Wright was a sergeant in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thomas M. Wells</span> Irish-born Union Army soldier and officer

Thomas McCoy Wells was an Irish born Union Army soldier and officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Cedar Creek fought near Middletown, Virginia on October 19, 1864. The battle was the decisive engagement of Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns of 1864 and was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Felix Brannigan</span> Irish soldier and Medal of Honor recipient

Felix Brannigan was an Ireland-born soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Hugh Carey (1840–1886) was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg on 2 July 1863. He acted with daring by capturing the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry, and was twice wounded in the act.

John Joyce Carter was an Irish officer who fought in the American Civil War. Carter received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Antietam in Maryland on 17 September 1862. He was honored with the award on 10 September 1897.

Private E. Michael Burk was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Burk received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia on 12 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.

Sergeant George Henry Doré was an English soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Doré 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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrew H. Embler</span>

Andrew Henry Embler was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Boydton Plank Road in Virginia on October 27, 1864. He would later serve as the Connecticut Adjutant General for two years.

Corporal August Kauss was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kauss received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kauss's medal was won for capturing the battle flag of the 22nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Wallace Scott</span>

John Wallace Scott, also known as J. Wallace Scott, was a United States soldier who fought with the Union Army as a member of several Pennsylvania infantry units during the American Civil War. Severely wounded during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864, he was recognized for his meritorious service less than eight months later with his nation's highest award for bravery, the U.S. Medal of Honor, for capturing the enemy's flag while serving as captain of Company D of the 157th Pennsylvania Infantry during the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia on April 1, 1865. That award was conferred on April 27, 1865.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Squire E. Howard</span>

Squire Edward Howard was a Medal of Honor recipient who served for the United States Army during the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thomas Horan (Medal of Honor)</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

Thomas Horan was an Irish-American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Horan received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg.

References

  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  2. "Thomas Cullen". Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  4. 82nd NY Infantry Regimental Roster
  5. 59th NY Infantry Regimental Roster
  6. "Veteran Thomas Cullen is Dead; Bravely Won Badge of Honor". The Potter Enterprise . August 21, 1913. p. 8. Retrieved April 8, 2020 via Newspapers.com.