Career
Madden enlisted in the Army from New York City in June 1861, and was mustered out in July 1864. Madden is buried in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His grave can be located in Section O, Lot 165.
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Michael Madden
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August 7, 1920 (aged 78) -
Nationality
American
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 42d New York Infantry. Place and date: At Masons Island, Md., September 3, 1861. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 28, 1841, Ireland. Date of issue: March 22, 1898. Citation: Assisted a wounded comrade to the riverbank and, under heavy fire of the enemy, swam with him across a branch of the Potomac to the Union lines.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 42d New York Infantry. Place and date: At Masons Island, Md., September 3, 1861. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 28, 1841, Ireland. Date of issue: March 22, 1898. Citation: Assisted a wounded comrade to the riverbank and, under heavy fire of the enemy, swam with him across a branch of the Potomac to the Union lines.