Patrick Irwin - Ann Arbor, MI
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Patrick Irwin
St. Thomas' Cemetery
300 Sunset St.
Ann Arbor, MI
Earned The Medal of Honor During the Civil War For heroism September 01, 1864 at Jonesboro, GA
Waymark Code: WM1F7F
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2007
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Patrick Irwin
Born: 1839 in Ireland
Entered Service in the US Army from Ann Arbor, MI
Served with the 14th Michigan Infantry, Company H and G
Earned The Medal of Honor During the Civil War For heroism at Jonesboro, GA
On September 1, 1864, during a charge against the entrenched Confederate forces at Jonesboro, Georgia, First Sergeant Patrick Irwin was the first man over the line of the works of the enemy, and demanded and received the surrender of Confederate General Daniel Govan and his command. His was one of four Medals of Honor awarded in this battle.
Died: February 06, 1910 at the age of 71
Buried in St. Thomas' Cemetery 300 Sunset Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
The cemetery is located just northwest of downtown Ann Arbor.
Armed Service: Army
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