West Funk Explained

West Funk
Death Date:July 29,
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, US
Death Place:Smithtown, New York, US
Allegiance: United States
Union
Branch:
Union Army
Rank:Major
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Serviceyears:1862 - 1865
Unit: 121st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles:Battle of Appomattox Court House
Awards: Medal of Honor

West Funk (1841 – July 29, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Funk enlisted in the 121st Pennsylvania in September 1862, and was mustered out with the rest of his regiment in June 1865.[1] He was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1872 for his actions at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major West Funk, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with 121st Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, for capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/121st/121stofficers.html 121st Pennsylvania Infantry Muster Roll
  2. Web site: West Funk - Recipient . The Hall of Valor Project . Sightline Media Group . 9 August 2020 . West Funk.