| Patrick Highland | |
| Birth Date: | 1841 or 1842 |
| Birth Place: | Tipperary, Ireland |
| Serviceyears: | 1864 - 1865 |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Unit: | Company D, 23rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles: | Third Battle of Petersburg American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Highland was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Highland received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Highland's medal was won for his 'conspicuous gallantry as Color Bearer' in the assault on Fort Gregg during the Third Battle of Petersburg, in Virginia on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 12, 1865.[2]
Highland was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and in February 1864 (at the age of 22) joined the US Army from Chicago. He mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[3]