Buried at Saint Marys Cemetery Awards Medal of Honor Years of service 1861 - 1865 | Name Thomas Cullen Role Medal of Honor Rank Corporal | |
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Born February 26, 1839
Ireland ( 1839-02-26 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Battle of Bristoe Station Died August 17, 1913, Pennsylvania, United States Unit 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment | ||
Service/branch United States Army Battles and wars Battle of Bristoe Station | ||
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 14 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.
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Biography
Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 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. After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of 22nd or 28th North Carolina (Confederate States of America).