William P. Hogarty

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William P. Hogarty
William Hogarty (Price, 1892) (cropped).jpg
Hogarty in 1892
BornFebruary 16, 1840 (1840-02-16)
New York, New York
DiedOctober 23, 1914 (1914-10-24) (aged 74)
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Buried
Quindaro Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Years of service1861 - 1863, 1865 - 1870
Rank Second lieutenant
Brevet Captain
Unit Flag of New York (1778-1901).svg Company D, 23rd New York Infantry Regiment
Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg Battery B, 4th U.S. Artillery
Battles/wars Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
American Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

William Patrick Hogarty (February 16, 1840 - October 23, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hogarty received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. [1] Hogarty's medal was won for his actions during two battles, in the Battle of Antietam, Maryland on September 17, 1862, and the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia on December 13, 1862. [1] He was honored with the award on June 22, 1891. [2]

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Hogarty born in New York City, and joined the 23rd New York Infantry from Elmira, New York in May 1861. He was discharged in January 1863, but was commissioned as a second lieutenant with the Veteran Reserve Corps two years later. Despite his disability, he continued serving in the Army until retiring in December 1870. [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 William P. Hogarty, United States Army, for distinguished gallantry in actions September 17 to 13 December 1862, while attached to Battery B, 4th U.S. Artillery. Private Hogarty lost his left arm at Fredericksburg. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "William P. Hogarty" . Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  3. Historical Register and Dictionary of the US Army