Andrew J. Lorish
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 64 years 276 days (777 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
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.
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