Augustus Barry
Appearance
Augustus Barry | |
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Born | 1840 Ireland |
Died | August 3, 1871 |
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Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 11th Regiment, U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Augustus Barry (1840 - August 3, 1871) was an Irish 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]