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Sgt Hugh Carey

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Sgt Hugh Carey

Birth
Ireland
Death
26 Mar 1886 (aged 45–46)
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Plot
St. John, Row D, Plot 7
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company E, 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the Second Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 2, 1863). His citation reads "Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort". His Medal was issued on February 6, 1888.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company E, 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the Second Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 2, 1863). His citation reads "Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort". His Medal was issued on February 6, 1888.

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  • Added: Jan 24, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19735/hugh-carey: accessed ), memorial page for Sgt Hugh Carey (1840–26 Mar 1886), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19735, citing Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.