Hugh Jocelyn McGrath

1856 – 1899

Hugh Jocelyn McGrath served the U.S. Army. Hugh was 43 years old.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

26 July 1899 · At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry.

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

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Medal of Honor - Army posthumous July 26, 1899 · At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry.

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

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 1

Grave 315

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