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Thomas Timothy Fallon

Private Thomas Timothy Fallon, Army, received the Medal of Honor for actions between June 14 and 15, 1864 in Williamsburg & Fair Oaks; Big Shanty, Virginia & Georgia during the Civil War.

U.S. Civil War June 14 - 15, 1864Born in Ireland

Private Thomas Timothy Fallon, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry between June 14 and 15, 1864 in Williamsburg & Fair Oaks; Big Shanty, Virginia & Georgia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company K, 37th New York Infantry. Fallon was 26 years old.

The medal was presented on February 13, 1891, 26 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Sergeant.

Fallon was born on August 12, 1837 in County Galway, Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Fallon died on August 23, 1916 in Freehold, New Jersey, at the age of 79. He is buried at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Freehold, New Jersey. His medal is held by Monmouth County Historic Association, Freehold, NJ.

Fallon is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 93 credited to New Jersey.

Official Medal of Honor citation

At Williamsburg, Va., assisted in driving rebel skirmishers to their main line. Participated in action, at Fair Oaks, Va., though excused from duty because of disability. In a charge with his company at Big Shanty, Ga., was the first man on the enemy's works.

Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.

Battles and campaigns

1862 · Civil War

Battle of Williamsburg

Result: Inconclusive; Confederate withdrawal to Richmond

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Places

  • Born: County Galway — map
  • Died: Freehold Township — map
  • Buried: Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery — map

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Timeline

  1. August 12, 1837
    Born in County Galway, Ireland
  2. June 14 - 15, 1864
    Act of valor — Williamsburg & Fair Oaks; Big Shanty, Virginia & Georgia
    Age 26. Company K, 37th New York Infantry
  3. February 13, 1891
    Medal of Honor presented
  4. August 23, 1916
    Died in Freehold, New Jersey
    Age 79.
  5. Resting place
    St. Rose of Lima Cemetery
    Freehold, New Jersey

Biography

Thomas Timothy Fallon (August 17, 1837 – August 23, 1916) was an Irish-born American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fallon received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia in May 1862 and the Battle of Seven Pines in Virginia and Big Shanty, Georgia in June 1864. He was honored with the award on 13 February 1891.

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