The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Richard Boury, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 March 1865, while serving with Company G, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Charlottesville, Virginia, for capture of flag.
Sponsored by:
Richard
Boury
1836
–
July 5, 1914
Cemetery:
Parkersburg Memorial Park
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantDivision:
1st West Virginia CavalryAction Date:
March 5, 1865
Date of Issue: March 25, 1865