Hugh Logan
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| Hugh Logan | |
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| Born | 1834 Ireland |
| Died | November 22, 1903 (aged 68–69) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Captain of the Afterguard |
| Unit | USS Rhode Island (1860) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hugh Logan (November 22, 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, June 22, 1865.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on December 30, 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.
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
This article incorporates - ""HUGH LOGAN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
[edit] External links
- "Hugh Logan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10735699. Retrieved March 31, 2008.
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