Peter McAdams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Biography
Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1834
Place of Birth: Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 29-Sep-1926
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Peter McAdams
- Peter McAdams (April 21, 1834 – September 29, 1926) was an Irish American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
- He emigrated to America at the age of 14 and worked initially as a shoemaker.
- Upon the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Union Army.
- McAdams fought with the 98th Pennsylvania Infantry at the Battles of Williamsburg and Fredericksburg.
- He received a promotion to sergeant for his action in rescuing a wounded comrade at the Battle of Salem Church on May 3, 1863.
- McAdams was later commissioned as an officer and fought in this role at the Battle of Cold Harbor.
- He was seriously injured and left the army after the war.
- McAdams was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 1, 1898.
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