Hugh J. McGrath-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.878 W 077° 04.548
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands on July 26, 1899. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 315-ES.
Waymark Code: WMY4Q2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2018
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He was born on April 8, 1856 in Fond du Lac, WI and died on November 7, 1899 in the Philippines. He attained the rank of Major. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McGRATH, HUGH J.
• Rank and organization: Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 26 July 1899
• Entered service at: Eau Claire, Wis.
• Date of issue: 29 April 1902
Citation: Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Armed Service: Army
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