Menomen O’Donnell, from Donegal, receives MOH for actions 1863

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#OnThisDay 1863 during the Siege of Vicksburg, Donegal man, Menomen O’Donnell performed actions that would lead to him receiving the Medal of Honor, while serving with Company A, 11th Missouri Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi. First Lieutenant O’Donnell voluntarily joined the colour guard in the assault on the enemy’s works when he saw indications of wavering and caused the colours of his regiment to be planted on the parapet.
This combined with a later action as the only mounted officer in a Union attack on Confederate lines in Louisiana saw O’Donnell receive this award.

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Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy.

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