Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
Hugh Jocelyn McGrath
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
4th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 26, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: April 29, 1902
- Born: April 8, 1856, Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac County, WI, United States
- Died: November 7, 1899, Philippine Islands
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (1-315-ES), Arlington, VA, United States