U.S. Army
Toohey, ThomasConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany F, 24th Wisconsin Infantry
HometownNew York
Citation
Gallantry in action; voluntarily assisting in working guns of battery near right of the regiment after nearly every man had left them, the fire of the enemy being hotter at this than at any other point on the line.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Thomas Toohey
Michael, Don LeslieU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Rodenburg, HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Sartwell, HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Parnell, William RussellU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Neilon, Frederick S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Shoemaker, LeviU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ryan, DavidU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
McGuire, PatrickU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Nietzel, Alfred B.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
O'Neill, Richard WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Mechlin, Henry W.B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Murphy, Jeremiah J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
