Augustus Barry Explained

Augustus Barry
Birth Date:c. 1840
Placeofburial:Cold Harbor National Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Birth Place:Ireland
Allegiance: United States of America
Branch: United States Army
Union Army
Rank: Sergeant Major
Unit:16th Regiment, U.S. Infantry
Battles:American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Augustus Barry (c. 1840 – August 3, 1871) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Barry served in the American Civil War in the 16th U.S. Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 28, 1870, for his actions in Tennessee and Georgia during the war.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/65/barry-augustus.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society