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Robert J. Coffey

Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 58 years 206 days (702 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Robert J. Coffey

Sergeant Robert John Coffey (December 15, 1842 to July 9, 1901) was a Canadian soldier who fought in the American Civil War.Coffey received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Salem Church in Virginia on 4 May 1863.

He was honored with the award on 13 May 1892.


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