Thomas Meagher AKA Thomas W. McMarr-Brooklyn, NY
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chapins Farm, VA on September 29, 1864. He served in the military as Thomas Meagher and his true name was Thomas W. McMarr. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in St. Johns Section, Range H, Grave 60.
Waymark Code: WMZQVK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2018
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He was born in 1842 in Scotland and died on January 16, 1890 in Brooklyn, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MEAGHER, THOMAS
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company G, 158th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864
• Entered service at: Brooklyn N.Y.
• Date of issue: 6 April 1865
Citation: Led a section of his men on the enemy's works, receiving a wound while scaling a parapet.
Armed Service: Army
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