Andrew McGonnigle

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While acting chief quartermaster of Gen. Sheridan’s forces operating in the Shenandoah Valley was severely wounded while voluntarily leading a brigade of infantry and was commended for the greatest gallantry by Gen. Sheridan.

Rank: Captain/Ass. Quartermaster
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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