Jeremiah Mahoney was a Sergeant in the United States Army

United States Army

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 and a Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...

 recipient for his role in the American Civil War

American Civil War

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Mahoney is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery

Holy Cross Cemetery

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 and Mausoleum Malden, Massachusetts

Malden, Massachusetts

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. His grave can be found in St Joseph's Avenue, Grave 118.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., November 29, 1863. Entered service at. Fall River, Mass. Birth: ------. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 17th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M-Z