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Navy Federal Credit Union
James
Rowan
O’Beirne
September 25, 1844

–

February 17, 1917

Cemetery:

Calvary Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    37th New York Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 31 & June 1, 1862
    Date of Issue: January 20, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain James Rowan O’Beirne, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on May 31 & 1 June 1862, while serving with Company C, 37th New York Infantry, in action at Fair Oaks, Virginia. Captain O’Beirne gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.