Coxswain Patrick Colbert (1842 to January 19, 1877) was an Irish soldier who served in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Patrick Colbert
Born1842
Ireland
DiedJanuary 19, 1877
Detroit, Michigan
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
RankCoxswain
UnitUSS Commodore Hull
Battles/warsCapture of Plymouth
Awards Medal of Honor

Colbert received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the ferry USS Commodore Hull during the Capture of Plymouth on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1][2]

Biography edit

Colbert was born in Ireland in 1842. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 19 January 1877 and his remains are interred at the Mount Elliott Cemetery in Michigan.

Medal of Honor citation edit

Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864.[1][2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Patrick Colbert". Retrieved 30 November 2013.