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McGrath, Hugh Jocelyn

U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously

McGrath, Hugh Jocelyn

McGrath, Hugh Jocelyn

ConflictPhilippine War

RankMajor

Year of Action1899

Unit/Command4th U.S. Cavalry

HometownFond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Citation

Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy’s fire and drove him from his entrenchments.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Philippine War Year of Action: 1899

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