| Felix Brannigan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1844 |
| Died | June 10, 1907 |
| Place of birth | Ireland |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
U.S. Army Union Army |
| Rank |
 First Lieutenant |
| Unit |
 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Chancellorsville |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Felix Brannigan (1844 - June 10, 1907) was an Irish soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography[]
Brannigan enlisted in the Army from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April 1861. He was assigned to the 74th New York Infantry and was promoted to First Sergeant in June 1862, was reduced in rank to Private in October. He transferred to the 40th New York Infantry in August 1864, and was later commissioned as an officer in the 103rd US Colored Infantry.[1] He received the Medal of Honor on June 29, 1866 for his actions at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Volunteered on a dangerous service and brought in valuable information.[2]
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- Felix Brannigan at Hall of Valor
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Felix Brannigan at Find a Grave
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