Richard C. Mangam

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Richard Christopher Mangam
Born(1841-12-21)December 21, 1841
Ireland
DiedNovember 18, 1893(1893-11-18) (aged 51)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitNew York (state) Company H, 148th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Richard Christopher Mangam (December 21, 1841 – November 18, 1893) was a Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation[edit]

Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 148th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: September 21, 1888.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 8th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).[1]

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Notes[edit]

  1. ^ ""RICHARD MANGAM" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-12.

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