Timothy Spillane

Timothy Spillane
Born1842 (1842)
County Kerry, Ireland
DiedDecember 3, 1901(1901-12-03) (aged 58–59)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Burial place
Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee
Military career
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch
United States Army
Union Army
Rank
Private
UnitsCompany C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Conflicts
Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia
Awards Medal of Honor

Timothy Spillane (1842 – December 3, 1901) was an Irish-born soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Biography

Spillane received the Medal of Honor on September 16, 1880, for his actions at the Battle of Hatcher's Run from February 5–7, 1865 while with Company C of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Timothy Spillane, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on February 5–7, 1865, while serving with Company C, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, for gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded."

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