West Funk
West Funk | |
|---|---|
 Funk c. 1862 | |
| Born | 1841 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | July 29, 1897 (aged 55–56) Smithtown, New York, US |
| Allegiance |  United StatesUnion |
| Service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Major Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit |  121st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
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Civil War era Army Medal of Honor -
Major Funk in 1866
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ 121st Pennsylvania Infantry Muster Roll
- ^ "West Funk - Recipient". The Hall of Valor Project. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 9 August 2020.