Richard J. Curran

Richard J. Curran
Born(1838-01-04)January 4, 1838
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
DiedJune 1, 1915(1915-06-01) (aged 77)
Rochester, New York
Place of burial
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Rochester, New York)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1861 - 1865
RankAssistant Surgeon
Unit 33rd New York Volunteer Infantry
9th New York Cavalry
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
Seven Days' Battles
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other worklawyer, judge, politician

Richard J. Curran (January 4, 1838 – June 1, 1915) was an Irish-American surgeon, army officer, and politician. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

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