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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Owen McGar

Details
  • Also Known As: Dolan, Owen McGar
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    5th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: October 21, 1876
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, etc., Montana, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 27, 1877
  • Born: 1851, North Attleboro, Bristol County, MA, United States
  • Died: October 2, 1921, MA, United States
  • Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery, North Attleboro, MA, United States
 

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