Thomas Cullen (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]

Thomas Cullen
Born(1839-02-26)February 26, 1839
Ireland
DiedAugust 17, 1913(1913-08-17) (aged 74)
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Buried
Saint Marys Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankCorporal
Unit 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Bristoe Station
Awards Medal of Honor

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

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.
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