Hugh Jocelyn McGrath | |
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Born | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | April 6, 1856
Died | November 7, 1899 Manila, Philippines | (aged 43)
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 |
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.
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]
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]