David P. Casey (1842 – January 4, 1893) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Casey received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Cold Harbor in Virginia on 3 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 14 September 1888.[1][2][3]
David P. Casey | |
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| Born | 1842 Ireland |
| Died | January 4, 1893 Whitinsville, Massachusetts |
| Buried | Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Northbridge, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  25th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry - Company C |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Cold Harbor |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography edit
Casey was born in Ireland in 1842. He joined the Army from Northbridge, Massachusetts in October 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[4] Casey died on 4 January 1893 and his remains are interred at the Saint Patrick's Cemetery in Northbridge, Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor citation edit
Two color bearers having been shot dead one after the other, the last one far in advance of his regiment and close to the enemy's line, this soldier rushed forward, and, under a galling fire, after removing the dead body of the bearer therefrom, secured the flag and returned with it to the Union lines.[1][2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ a b "David Casey". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War