Charles McAnally
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles McAnally (May 12, 1836 ā 1905) was a native of Glenviggan, County Londonderry, Ireland who served with the federal army of the United States (also known as the Union Army) during the American Civil War. Severely wounded in action while fighting as a first lieutenant with Company D of the 69th Pennsylvania Infantry at Spottsylvania, Virginia, on May 12, 1864, he captured the flag of the enemy during hand-to-hand combat with Confederate States Army soldiers, and was subsequently awarded the United States' highest commendation for valor, the Medal of Honor, on October 15, 1872.[1][2]
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Born | (1836-05-12)May 12, 1836 Glenviggan, Ballinascreen, County Londonderry, Ireland |
Died | 1905 (aged 68ā69) Washington, D.C., US |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company D, 69th Pennsylvania Infantry |
Commands held | Company D |
Battles/wars | American Civil War: |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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