Person:Andrew Lorish (1)

Andrew Lorish
b.8 Nov 1832 So.Danville, NY
d.11 Aug 1897 Warsaw, NY
m. Bef 1832
  1. Andrew Lorish1832 - 1897
m. 2 Aug 1865
  1. Mary A. Lorish1871 -
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Name Andrew Lorish
Gender Male
Birth? 8 Nov 1832 So.Danville, NY
Marriage 2 Aug 1865 Attica, NYto Mary Sophia Williams
Occupation? Lawyer, ?Judge
Death? 11 Aug 1897 Warsaw, NY
Reference Number Q4757422 (Wikidata)


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Andrew J. Lorish (November 8, 1832–August 11, 1897) was a Commissary Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Lorish joined the 1st New York Dragoons from Attica, New York in August 1862. He was promoted to regimental sergeant major the next month, but demoted to private before the end of the year. In October 1863 he became the regimental commissary sergeant. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in May 1865, and mustered out with his regiment in June.

Lorish is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica, New York. name listed as Judge Andrew Lorish, ??if Judge is name or title

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References
  1.   Andrew J. Lorish, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.