Michael Madden (Medal of Honor)
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Madden (September 28, 1841 – August 7, 1920) was a Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role with the 42nd New York Infantry of the Union Army in the American Civil War.
Michael Madden | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 28, 1841 Ireland |
| Died | August 7, 1920 (aged 78) |
| Place of burial | Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company K, 42nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Madden enlisted in the Army from New York City in June 1861, and was mustered out in July 1864.[1]
Madden is buried in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[2] His grave can be located in Section O, Lot 165.[2]
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 42d New York Infantry.
Place and date: At Masons Island, Md., September 3, 1861.
Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
Born: September 28, 1841, Ireland.
Date of issue: March 22, 1898.
Citation:
Assisted a wounded comrade to the riverbank and, under heavy fire of the enemy, swam with him across a branch of the Potomac to the Union lines.[3]
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