Patrick Irwin

Patrick Irwin (1839 - February 6, 1910) was an Irish-American soldier who received a Medal of Honor for his action in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Irwin served as a First Sergeant in Company H of the 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.^[1] He earned his medal for actions during the Battle of Jonesboro, Georgia on September 1, 1864.^[2] Irwin attained the rank of first lieutenant before mustering out after the war.^[1] Following his death in 1910, he was interred in St. Thomas Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.^[3]

Irwin's grave at St. Thomas Cemetery

Patrick Irwin circa 1901

Medal of Honor Citation

In a charge by the 14th Michigan Infantry against the entrenched enemy was the first man over the line of works of the enemy, and demanded and received the surrender of Confederate Gen. Daniel Govan and his command.

Date Issued: April 28, 1896^[4]