Patrick De Lacey

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Running ahead of the line, under a concentrated fire, he shot the color bearer of a Confederate regiment on the works, thus contributing to the success of the attack.

Rank: First Sergeant
Date of Issue: April 24, 1894
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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