Richard J. Curran | |
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Born | Ennis, County Clare, Ireland | January 4, 1838
Died | June 1, 1915 Rochester, New York | (aged 77)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Assistant Surgeon |
Unit | 33rd New York Volunteer Infantry 9th New York Cavalry |
Battles / wars | American Civil War Seven Days' Battles Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | lawyer, 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.