| Richard Christopher Mangam | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 21, 1841 |
| Died | November 18, 1893 (aged 51) |
| Place of birth | Ireland |
| Place of burial | Worcester, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company H, 148th New York Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal 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
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]
See also
Notes
- ↑ ""RICHARD MANGAM" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Richard C. Mangam". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7687667. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
- ""RICHARD MANGAM" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
- "Richard C. Mangam". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=2666. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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