The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Augustin D. Flanagan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1864, while serving with Company A, 55th Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Chapin’s Farm, Virginia. For gallantry in the charge on the enemy’s works; rushing forward with the colors and calling upon the men to follow him; Sergeant Flanagan was severely wounded.