Hugh Logan-Lanark, South Lanarksire, Scotland
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on the USS Rhode Island in Mobile Bay on December 30, 1862. He is buried in St. Kentigern’s Churchyard, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Waymark Code: WMXCF1
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/26/2017
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He was born on November 23, 1833 in Lanark South Lanarkshire, Scotland and died on November 22, 1903 in Finnieston, Glasgow City, Scotland. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *LOGAN, HUGH
• Rank and organization: Captain of the Afterguard, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on 30 December 1862. After the Monitor sprang a leak and went down, Logan courageously risked his life in a gallant attempt to rescue members of the crew. Although sacrificing his life during the hazardous operation, he had made every effort possible to save the lives of his fellow men.
Armed Service: Navy
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