Michael C. Horgan

Michael C. Horgan
Landsman Michael Horgan
Born(1846-09-17)September 17, 1846
Ireland
DiedNovember 27, 1910(1910-11-27) (aged 64)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Union Navy
Years of service1863–1868
RankLandsman
UnitUSS Tacony
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
  First Battle of Fort Fisher
  Second Battle of Fort Fisher
AwardsMedal of Honor

Michael C. Horgan (September 17, 1846 – November 27, 1910) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War who served under the alias Martin Howard. He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the capture of Plymouth, North Carolina.