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Michael O'Regan (soldier) — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 2

Michael O'Regan (soldier)

Private, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army
Indian Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Scouting bravery near the Black Mountains

Michael O'Regan was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1846. He served as a private with Company B, 8th United States Cavalry.

Between 13 August and 31 October 1868, O'Regan took part in scouting and combat near Arizona's Black Mountains. His bravery during those operations earned the Medal of Honor, awarded on 24 July 1869. The brief citation recognizes a period of service without describing a specific engagement.

O'Regan died on 28 May 1933 and is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fall River.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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