Augustus Barry | |
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Born | 1840 Ireland |
Died | August 3, 1871 |
Place of burial | Cold Harbor National Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Sergeant Major |
Unit | 16th U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Augustus Barry (1840 - August 3, 1871) was an Irish soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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.
Citation:
Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.