title: Patrick Colbert
text: # Patrick Colbert
  
  Coxswain Patrick Colbert (1842 to January 19, 1877) was an Irish soldier who served in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
  
  Colbert received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the ferry USS Commodore Hull during the Capture of Plymouth on 31 October 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Colbert was born in Ireland in 1842. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 19 January 1877 and his remains are interred at the Mount Elliott Cemetery in Michigan.
  
  ## Medal of Honor citation
  
     Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864.
  