Felix Brannigan

Felix Brannigan (1844 - June 10, 1907) was an Irish soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Felix Brannigan
Born1844
Ireland
DiedJune 10, 1907
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank First Lieutenant
UnitNew York (state) 74th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Chancellorsville
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Brannigan enlisted in the Army from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in April 1861. He was assigned to the 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was promoted to First Sergeant in June 1862, but 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
  1. Regimental roster
  2. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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