Patrick Colbert Explained

Patrick Colbert
Birth Date:1842
Death Date:January 19, 1877
Birth Place:Ireland
Death Place:Detroit, Michigan
Placeofburial:Mount Elliott Cemetery
Rank:Coxswain
Unit:USS Commodore Hull
Battles:Capture of Plymouth
Awards: Medal of Honor

Coxswain Patrick Colbert (1842 to January 19, 1877) was an Irish soldier who served in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Colbert received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the ferry during the Capture of Plymouth on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1] [2]

Biography

Colbert was born in Ireland in 1842. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 19 January 1877 and his remains are interred at the Mount Elliott Cemetery in Michigan.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 30 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Patrick Colbert . 30 November 2013.