West Funk

West Funk
Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
Born 1841
Boston, Massachusetts
Died July 29, 1897
Kings Park Psychiatric Center
Smithtown, New York
Allegiance  United States of America
Union
Service/branch  United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Major
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Unit 121st Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Appomattox Court House
Awards Medal of Honor

West Funk (b. 1841 - d. July 29, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Funk enlisted in the 121st Pennsylvania in September 1862, and was mustered out with the rest of his regiment in June 1865. [1] He was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1872 for his actions at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 121st Pennsylvania Infantry Muster Roll
  2. ↑ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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