Patrick Colbert - Detroit, MI
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Patrick Colbert (1840-1877) served as a coxswain in the Union Navy during the Civil War. He is laid to rest at Mt. Elliott Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WMQ77
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2006
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The text of his citation is as follows: served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864. Painfully wounded by a shell which killed the man at his side, Colbert, as captain of the forward pivot gun, remained at his post until the end of the action, braving the heavy enemy fire and appearing as cool as if at mere target practice.
Armed Service: Navy
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