Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Michael McKeever
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
5th Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 19, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Burnt Ordinary, Virginia, USA
Citation
Was one of a small scouting party that charged and routed a mounted force of the enemy six times their number. He led the charge in a most gallant and distinguished manner, going far beyond the call of duty.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 2, 1897
- Born: March 25, 1842, Ireland
- Died: December 24, 1916, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (PM) (1-15-19-20), Philadelphia, PA, United States