Hugh J. McGrath
Hugh Jocelyn McGrath (April 6, 1856 – November 7, 1899)[1] was a Captain in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Hugh Jocelyn McGrath | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1856 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Died | November 7, 1899 (aged 43) Manila, Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1880 - 1899 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 4th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1880. He lived in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[2][3] He was wounded in the left thigh[4] at Noveleta[4] in October 1899,[2] and he died of his wound a month later.[3][5] His body was repatriated in December 1899 and he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, July 26, 1899. Entered service at: Eau Claire, Wis. Birth: Fond du Lac, Wis. Date of issue: April 29, 1902.
Citation:
Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.[6]
See also
References
- Hugh Jocelyn McGrath, Major, United States Army
- "Lively Fighting". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. October 9, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Major M'Grath Dies at Manilla". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. November 8, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Medal of Honor". Eau Claire Leader. May 7, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved June 12, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- Our Story, Vol V - Five area men gain Medal of Honor
- ""MCGRATH, HUGH J." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-31.