John_Coughlin_(soldier)

John Coughlin (soldier)

John Coughlin (soldier)

US Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient (1837–1912)

John Coughlin (1837 to May 20, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Coughlin received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Swifts Creek in Virginia on 9 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 August 1893.[1][2][3]

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Biography

Coughlin was born in Williamstown, Vermont, in 1837. He was appointed as Lieutenant Colonel of the 10th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in September 1862, and mustered out with the regiment in June 1865. He received a brevet (honorary promotion) to brigadier general dated 9 April 1865 for "gallant conduct in the field".

He died on 27 May 1912, and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his regiment forward and interposed a line of battle between the advancing enemy and Hunt's Battery, repulsing the attack and saving the guns.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. [2]
    "John Coughlin". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. [3]
    "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  4. [4]
    Burial Detail: Coughlin, John – ANC Explorer
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