Medal of Honor Citation
- Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 16th New York Infantry.
- Place and date: At South Mountain, Maryland, September 14, 1862.
- Entered service at: Potsdam, New York
- Born: May 6, 1843, Ireland.
- Date of issue: September 11, 1890.
Citation:
- Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.). By an imaginary ruse he secured their surrender and kept them at bay when the regimental commander discovered him and rode away for assistance.
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