Thomas E. Corcoran
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| Thomas E. Corcoran | |
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| 1838 - 12 March 1904 | |
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| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Cincinnati |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas E. Corcoran (1838 - 12 March 1904) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for actions during the American Civil War.
[edit] Biography
Thomas E. Corcoran was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1839. He enlisted in the Navy from New York during the Civil War, serving in USS Cincinnati in 1863. When that ship was sunk off Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Confederate shore batteries on 27 May 1863, he distinguished himself by rescuing other members of the crew. For his actions on that occasion, Landsman Thomas E. Corcoran was awarded the Medal of Honor. He died on 12 March 1904 and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, New York.
[edit] References
- Find a Grave (2003-12-29). Thomas E. Corcoran (1838 - 1904). Retrieved on 2006-08-07.
- Naval Historical Center (2000-05-05). US People - Corcoran, Thomas E.. Online Library. Retrieved on 2006-08-07.
