Advertisement

Private Patrick Carey

Advertisement

Private Patrick Carey Veteran

Birth
Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland
Death
3 Oct 1893 (aged 65)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Site K 6659
Memorial ID
View Source
Born: 14 April 1828 Tipperary, Ireland
Died 3 October 1893 Washington D. C. (Soldiers Home)

Enlisted in the 7th U. S. Cavalry on 22 March 1875.

Was in Company M, (Capt. Thomas French) in Marcus Reno's command at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. He crossed the river when Reno attacked the indian village and was able to make the retreat back and up to the hilltop where he fought until Terry arrived.
Born: 14 April 1828 Tipperary, Ireland
Died 3 October 1893 Washington D. C. (Soldiers Home)

Enlisted in the 7th U. S. Cavalry on 22 March 1875.

Was in Company M, (Capt. Thomas French) in Marcus Reno's command at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. He crossed the river when Reno attacked the indian village and was able to make the retreat back and up to the hilltop where he fought until Terry arrived.

Inscription

U.S.A.


Advertisement