Richard C. Mangam

Richard Christopher Mangam
Born (1841-12-21)December 21, 1841
Ireland
Died November 18, 1893(1893-11-18) (aged 51)
Place of burial Worcester, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Private
Unit Company H, 148th New York Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Richard Christopher Mangam (December 21, 1841 – November 18, 1893) was a Private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 148th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: September 21, 1888.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 8th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.).[1]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ ""RICHARD MANGAM" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-12.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • "Richard C. Mangam". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  • ""RICHARD MANGAM" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  • "Richard C. Mangam". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.


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