Cullen, Thomas W. b. 26 Feb 1839 Ireland d. Abt 17 Aug 1913: WETZEL Extended Family & More

Cullen, Thomas W.

1839 - Abt 1913 (74 years)

Name	Cullen, Thomas W. [1]
Birth	26 Feb 1839	Ireland
	CULLEN Thomas. Born 2-26-1839, died 8-18-1913 - Born in Ireland. (1880 Genesee census) - "Civil War Vet, Co I 82 NY Inf, Corp Medal of Honor. Citation: Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.). " Born 2-26-1839, died 8-18-1913 - Born in Ireland.
Gender	Male
Civil War	Between May 1861 and Jun 1865	Virginia, USA
	Corporal, Co. I 82nd NY Vol Inf. Medal of honor recipient, for capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.).
	20190501HAv-Biography Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5] Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania. 20190430HAv- Lanny Nunn?Potter/McKean County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Visual Storyteller · April 13 · 2019 Irish-American Civil War vets from Genesee township: - Thomas Cullen, medal of honor recipient; - Patrick Clark, 170th NY; - Rodger Rooney, KIA May 18, 1864 and elder brother of John. Thomas Cullen Medal of Honor Corp Co I 182nd NY Vol Feb 26, 1839 - Aug 18, 1913 Patrick A. Clark Co. D 170 NY Inf Rodger Rooney Co. G? 170? NY Inf 18You, ... Like Comment John Christy Wetzel Thomas Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861 was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg; he was later captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment and mustered out in June 1865. Cullen received the Medal of Honor for capturing the flag of the 22d or 28th North Carolina Regiment CSA at Bristoe Station in Virginia on 14 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864. Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Kinney, PA. __________
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Battle of Gettysburg	Abt 3 Jul 1863	Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
	He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg,
	20190501HAv- Biography Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5] Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
captured	Abt 24 Jun 1864	Petersburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
	captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad
	20190501HAv- Biography Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5] Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania. ------ The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, was fought June 21-23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first of a series of battles during the Siege of Petersburg aimed at extending the Union siege lines to the west and cutting the rail lines supplying Petersburg. Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jerusalem_Plank_Road
Death	Abt 17 Aug 1913
	20190501HAv- Biography Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5] Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania. ------ The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, was fought June 21-23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first of a series of battles during the Siege of Petersburg aimed at extending the Union siege lines to the west and cutting the rail lines supplying Petersburg. Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jerusalem_Plank_Road ____________ CULLEN Thomas. Born 2-26-1839, died 8-18-1913 - Born in Ireland. (1880 Genesee census) - "Civil War Vet, Co I 82 NY Inf, Corp Medal of Honor. Citation: Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.). " Born 2-26-1839, died 8-18-1913 - Born in Ireland
Burial	Abt 21 Aug 1913	Kinney, Genesee, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	20190501HAv- ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY GPS Coordinates: 41°59'21.43"N, 77°56'9.09"W Kinney, PA - Genesee Twp. Biography Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839. He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5] Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania. ------ The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, was fought June 21-23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first of a series of battles during the Siege of Petersburg aimed at extending the Union siege lines to the west and cutting the rail lines supplying Petersburg. Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jerusalem_Plank_Road __________ CULLEN Thomas. Born 2-26-1839, died 8-18-1913 - Born in Ireland. (1880 Genesee census) - "Civil War Vet, Co I 82 NY Inf, Corp Medal of Honor. Citation: Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.). " ____________ CULLEN Thomas. Born 2-26-1839, died 8-18-1913 - Born in Ireland. (1880 Genesee census) - "Civil War Vet, Co I 82 NY Inf, Corp Medal of Honor. Citation: Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.). " ___________ 20191107HAv- Civil War - Medal of Honor by Barb Hyde, November, 2011 A-I J-Z (Veterans Index) Medal of Honor Cemeteries The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It was created during the Civil War as a way of recognizing exceptional valor in the line of duty. The Navy Medal of Honor was created first, in September, 1861. The Army Medal of Honor followed on July 12, 1862. Two soldiers from Potter County were awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in their Civil War service. Corporal Thomas Cullen Co I, 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Awarded for action at Bristoe Station, VA, October 14, 1863 Citation: Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.). Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kinney PA interred at the Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
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Family Sheuler, Emma, b. Jul 1858, Cleveland, Oswego, New York, USA

Children

1. Cullen, Josephine, b. 16 Feb 1873, Blossburg, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA

d. 3 Mar 1918, Roulette Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA

(Age 45 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

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	Birth - 26 Feb 1839 - Ireland
	Civil War - Corporal, Co. I 82nd NY Vol Inf. Medal of honor recipient, for capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.). - Between May 1861 and Jun 1865 - Virginia, USA
	Battle of Gettysburg - He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, - Abt 3 Jul 1863 - Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
	captured - captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad - Abt 24 Jun 1864 - Petersburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
	Burial - Abt 21 Aug 1913 - Kinney, Genesee, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA

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Thomas Cullen (Medal of Honor), from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Cullen
Army Corporal Bristoe Station, VA Oct 14, 1863 Capture of flag of 22d or 28th North Carolina (C.S.A.).

Thomas Cullen
Born February 26, 1839
Ireland
Died August 17, 1913 (aged 74)
Pennsylvania
Buried Saint Marys Cemetery, in Pennsylvania
Allegiance USA (Union)
Service/branch US Army
Years of service 1861-1865
Rank Corporal
Unit New York (state) 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Bristoe Station
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal Thomas Cullen (February 26, 1839 - August 17, 1913) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cullen received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for capturing the flag of the 22d or 28th North Carolina CSA at Bristoe Station in Virginia on 14 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864. [1][2][3]

Biography
Cullen was born in Ireland on 26 February 1839.
He joined the 82nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in May 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, and captured in the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road. [4] After his parole in July 1864, he was transferred to the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and mustered out in June 1865. [5]
Cullen died on 17 August 1913 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

See also
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List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F
References
"Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
"Thomas Cullen". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
"U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 30 November 2013.
82nd NY Infantry Regimental Roster
59th NY Infantry Regimental Roster

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