Hugh Jocelyn McGrath | |
Birth Date: | 6 April 1856 |
Birth Place: | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, US |
Death Place: | Manila, Philippines |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Allegiance: | United States of America |
Branch: | United States Army |
Serviceyears: | 1880 - 1899 |
Rank: | Major |
Unit: | 4th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles: | Philippine–American War |
Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Hugh Jocelyn McGrath (April 6, 1856 – November 7, 1899)[1] was a captain in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1880. He lived in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[2] [3] He was wounded in the left thigh[4] at Noveleta[4] in October 1899,[2] and he died of his wound a month later.[3] [5] His body was repatriated in December 1899 and he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Rank and organization: Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, July 26, 1899. Entered service at: Eau Claire, Wis. Birth: Fond du Lac, Wis. Date of issue: April 29, 1902.
Citation:
Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.[6]