Richard H. Cosgriff-Chippewa Falls, WI
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Don.Morfe
N 44° 56.742 W 091° 23.232
15T E 627233 N 4978183
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Columbus, GA on April 16, 1865. He is buried in Hope Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, WI in Section II, Row 1.
Waymark Code: WMYWEC
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2018
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He was born on December 15, 1844 in County Cork, Ireland and died on November 2, 1910 in Chippewa Falls, WI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: COSGRIFF, RICHARD H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 4th Iowa Cavalry
• Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865
• Entered service at: Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa
• Date of issue: 17 June 1865
Citation: Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer.
Armed Service: Army
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