5th Pennsylvania Cavalry

Medal of Honor Recipient

MICHAEL MCKEEVER

Private, Company K, 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa. Birth: Ireland.

Citation: At Burnt Ordinary, Va., 19 January 1863. Was one of a small scouting party that charged and routed a mounted force of the enemy six times their number. He led the charge in a most gallant and distinguished manner, going far beyond the call of duty.

Date of Issue: 2 August 1897.

Source: The U.S. Army Center of Military History