Hugh Carey (1840–1886)[1] was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg on 2 July 1863. He acted with daring by capturing the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry, and was twice wounded in the act.
Carey was born in Ireland. He enlisted in the army from New York City in April 1861. He served as a sergeant in the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and was discharged in May 1864.[2]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Gettysburg
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
References
- ^ "Hall of Valor". Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ Regimental Roster
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