West Funk

West Funk (1841 – July 29, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

West Funk
Funk c. 1862
Born1841 (1841)
Boston, Massachusetts, US
DiedJuly 29, 1897 (aged 55–56)
Smithtown, New York, US
Allegiance United States
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankMajor
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
UnitPennsylvania 121st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Appomattox Court House
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Funk enlisted in the 121st Pennsylvania in September 1862, and was mustered out with the rest of his regiment in June 1865.[1] He was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1872 for his actions at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major West Funk, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with 121st Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, for capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[2]

  • Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
    Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
  • Major Funk in 1866
    Major Funk in 1866

See also

References
  1. 121st Pennsylvania Infantry Muster Roll
  2. "West Funk - Recipient". The Hall of Valor Project. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
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