Allegiance: Union
Highest Rank: Private
Unit: Company F, 140th New York Volunteer Infantry
When Patrick Culligan mustered into the 140th New York on September 13th, 1862, he was an 18 year old native of Ireland.
During the 140th's charge down the slope of Little Round Top, Patrick was one of the 78 wounded, receiving a gunshot wound to his groin and a shell wound to his head.
For more info on the 140th at Gettysburg see: The Supreme Event in its Existence, The 140th New York on Little Round Top. Written by Brian A. Bennett
His wounds recovered, Patrick returned to his regiment and was mustered out on June 3rd, 1865. He was a member of the Patrick O'Rorke G.A.R. post and passed away in October, 1893.
This feature courtesy of
Judy McKechney great-grand daughter of Patrick Culligan.