George William Tyrrell
George William Tyrrell was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.[1]
George William Tyrrell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company H, 5th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Tyrrell was born in Ireland and entered service in Hamilton County, Ohio.[2] He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism shown on May 14, 1864, while serving as a corporal with Company G, 5th New York Cavalry, at Battle of Resaca in Georgia. Tyrrell won his medal for capturing a Confederate battle flag. His Medal of Honor was issued on June 11, 1895.[2]
It is not known when Tyrrell was born, when he died or where he was buried.
References
- "Medal of Honor Recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- "TYRRELL, WILLIAM GEORGE". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
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