Richard J. Curran

Richard J. Curran
Born(1838-01-04)January 4, 1838
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
DiedJune 1, 1915(1915-06-01) (aged 77)
Rochester, New York
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankAssistant Surgeon
UnitNew York (state) 33rd New York Volunteer Infantry
New York (state) 9th New York Cavalry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Seven Days' Battles
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other worklawyer, 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.