Patrick Colbert

Patrick Colbert
Born1842 (1842)
Ireland
DiedJanuary 19, 1877(1877-01-19) (aged 34–35)
Detroit, Michigan
Buried
Mount Elliott Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch
 United States Navy
Rank
Coxswain
UnitUSS Commodore Hull
Conflicts
Capture of Plymouth
Awards Medal of Honor

Coxswain Patrick Colbert (1842 to January 19, 1877) was an Irish soldier who served in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Colbert received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the ferry USS Commodore Hull during the Capture of Plymouth on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1][2]

Biography

Colbert was born in Ireland in 1842. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 19 January 1877 and his remains are interred at the Mount Elliott Cemetery in Michigan.

Medal of Honor citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Patrick Colbert". Retrieved 30 November 2013.

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