West Funk
Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | Medal of Honor recipient | |
| was | Military leader | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 1841, Boston | |
| Death | 30 July 1897 (aged 56 years) |
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West Funk (1841 - July 30, 1897) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Funk enlisted in the 121st Pennsylvania in September 1862, and was mustered out with the rest of his regiment in June 1865. 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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Capture of flag of 46th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).