Tag Archives: Richard J. Curran

Surgeon Curran

Posted on October 17, 2014 by SUMPTER

It looks like exactly two years after his heroism at Antietam, Medal of Honor recipient Richard J. Curran was promoted to full Surgeon. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in October 1864: PROMOTED. – The many friends of Dr. … Continue reading →

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Surgeon Still Serving

Posted on June 26, 2013 by SUMPTER

Some June 1863 cuttings from a Seneca Falls, New York newspaper: Naval Graduate. We are pleased to learn that SCHUYLER CROWNINSHIELD, son of Jacob Crowninshield, Esq., of this village, has honorably graduated from the U.S. Naval School at Newport. He … Continue reading →

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Heroically Caring for the Wounded

Posted on September 17, 2012 by SUMPTER

During the Battle of Antietam the 33rd New York Infantry fought as part of William H. Irwin’s brigade, Baldy Smith’s division, William B. Franklin’s corps. According to Colonel Irwin’s report his brigade began fighting at about 10 AM in support … Continue reading →

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