Died July 30, 1897 Years of service 1862 - 1865 | Name West Funk | |
Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army
Union Army Rank Major
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Unit 121st Pennsylvania Infantry | ||
West Funk (1841 - July 30, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Biography
Funk enlisted in the 121st Pennsylvania in September 1862, and was mustered out with the rest of his regiment in June 1865. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1872 for his actions at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
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