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| Birthplace: | Massachusetts, United States |
| Death: | Died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Managed by: | Elizabeth-Gaye Thomas |
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About West Funk
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/473/funk-west.php
Citation
Capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Funk
West Funk (1841 - July 30, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
He served in the American Civil War in the 121st Pennsylvania Infantry for the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 1872 for his actions at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.
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Maj. West Funk, Medal of Honor's Timeline
| 1841 |
1841
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Massachusetts, United States
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| 1897 |
1897
Age 56
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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