Hugh Logan
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| Hugh Logan | |
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| 1834 – November 22, 1903 | |
 Hugh Logan, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Ireland |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Navy |
| Rank | Captain of the Afterguard |
| Unit | U.S.S. Rhode Island |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hugh Logan (1834 - 1903) was a Captain of the Afterguard in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain of the Afterguard, U.S. Navy. Born: 1834, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on 30 December 1862. After the Monitor sprang a leak and went down, Logan courageously risked his life in a gallant attempt to rescue members of the crew. Although sacrificing his life during the hazardous operation, he had made every effort possible to save the lives of his fellow men.
[edit] See also
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "HUGH LOGAN" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
[edit] External links
- Hugh Logan at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-03-31
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Hugh Logan |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1834 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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