Menomen O'Donnell
Appearance
Menomen O'Donnell | |
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![]() O'Donnell in 1900 | |
Born | Donegal, Ireland | April 20, 1830
Died | September 3, 1911 Vincennes, Indiana | (aged 81)
Rank | Captain |
Unit | ![]() |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Menomen O'Donnell (April 20, 1830 – September 3, 1911) was an Irish American soldier and member of the 11th Missouri Volunteer Infantry who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for placing his division's flag on the ramparts of an enemy fort during a battle in which he was injured twice.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Menomen O'Donnell". Military Times. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ Shiels, Damian (12 June 2013). "Medal of Honor: First Lieutenant Menomen O'Donnell, 11th Missouri Infantry". Irish American Civil War. Retrieved 5 June 2016.