Hugh Carey (1840–1886)[1] was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg on 2 July 1863. He acted with daring by capturing the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry, and was twice wounded in the act.
Hugh Carey | |
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| Born | 1841 Ireland |
| Died | 1886 New York |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  82nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Carey was born in Ireland. He enlisted in the army from New York City in April 1861. He served as a sergeant in the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and was discharged in May 1864.[2]
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edit- ^ "Hall of Valor". Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ Regimental Roster
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