| John Lonergan | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1839 |
| Died | August 6, 1902 (aged 66) |
| Place of birth | Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland |
| Place of death | Montreal, Canada |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1863, 1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company A, 13th Vermont Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Lonergan (April 7, 1839–August 6, 1902) was a captain in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 13th Vermont Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. Entered service at: Burlington, Vt. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: October 28, 1893.
Citation:
Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.
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References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JOHN LONERGAN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links[]
- "John Lonergan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22670. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- Vermont in the Civil War
- The Nationalist Article
The original article can be found at John Lonergan and the edit history here.