Coxswain Patrick Colbert (1842 to January 19, 1877) was an Irish soldier who served in the United States Navy during the

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. Colbert received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his action aboard the ferry during the Capture of Plymouth on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.

Biography

Colbert was born in

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in 1842. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 19 January 1877 and his remains are interred at the Mount Elliott Cemetery in Michigan.

Medal of Honor citation

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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