Patrick Highland
Medal of Honor recipient
About Patrick Highland
Born 1841.
Patrick Highland was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Highland received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Highland's medal was won for his 'conspicuous gallantry as Color Bearer' in the assault on Fort Gregg during the Third Battle of Petersburg, in Virginia on April 2, 1865.
Highland was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and in February 1864 (at the age of 22) joined the US Army from Chicago. He mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
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Medal of Honor recipient
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Patrick Highland was born in 1841 in Tipperary.
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