Augustus Barry
Augustus Barry | |
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Born | c. 1840 Ireland |
Died | August 3, 1871(1871-08-03) (aged 30–31) |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 16th Regiment, U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | ![]() |
Augustus Barry (c. 1840 – August 3, 1871) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Barry served in the American Civil War in the 16th U.S. Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 28, 1870, for his actions in Tennessee and Georgia during the war.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.[1]
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
References
- ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
External links
- Augustus Barry at Find a Grave
- Military Times
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