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Hugh
Carey
1840

–

March 26, 1886

Cemetery:

Holy Cross Cemetery

Hugh Carey died in 1886, two years before he was awarded the Medal of Honor earned during the Civil War.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    82d New York Infantry

    Action Date:

    July 2, 1863
    Date of Issue: February 6, 1888

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Hugh Carey, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with Company E, 82d New York Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sergeant Carey captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America), being twice wounded in the effort.