Sergeant Augustin D. Flanagan (August 10, 1844 – January 22, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Flanagan received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia on 29 September 1864. He was honored with the award on 6 April 1865.[1][2][3]
Biography
Flanagan was born in Loretto, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1844. When he was grown up enough, he was enlisted into the 55th Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 22 January 1924 and his remains were interred at the Tecumseh Cemetery in Nebraska.
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Augustin D. Flanagan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company A, 55th Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Chaffin's Farm, Virginia. For gallantry in the charge on the enemy's works; rushing forward with the colors and calling upon the men to follow him; Sergeant Flanagan was severely wounded.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Augustin D. Flanagan". Archived from the original on 2013-11-24. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.