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 | |
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| Born | February 26, 1839 Ireland |
| Died | August 17, 1913 (aged 74) Coudersport, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | Saint Marys Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Bristoe Station |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCullen 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
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References
edit- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ "Thomas Cullen". Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ 82nd NY Infantry Regimental Roster
- ^ 59th NY Infantry Regimental Roster
- ^ "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.