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Timothy Spillane (1842 – December 3, 1901) was an Irish-born soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Timothy Spillane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1842 County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | December 3, 1901 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Spillane received the Medal of Honor on September 16, 1880, for his actions at the Battle of Hatcher's Run from February 5–7, 1865 while with Company C of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry.[1]
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Timothy Spillane, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on February 5–7, 1865, while serving with Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, for gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded."[2]
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