Thomas Cosgrove
Irish soldier, Medal of Honor recipient
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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.
BornJune 12, 1829
DiedMarch 27, 1912 (aged 83)
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaBranch
United States Army
Union Army
United States ArmyUnion Army
Thomas Cosgrove | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1829 |
| Died | March 27, 1912 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Service years | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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 Drury's Bluff, Virginia on May 15, 1864.
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]
