George William Tyrrell was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Tyrrell was born in Ireland and entered service in Hamilton County, Ohio. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism shown on May 14, 1864, while serving as a Corporal with Company G, 5th New York Cavalry, at Battle of Resaca in Georgia. Tyrrell won his medal for capturing a Confederate battle flag. His Medal of Honor was issued on June 11, 1895. It is not known when Tyrrell was born, when he died or where he was buried. External links References Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Date of birth unknown Date of death unknown American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923) People of Ohio in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients