Hugh J. McGrath

Hugh Jocelyn McGrath (April 6, 1856 – November 7, 1899) was a captain in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1880. He lived in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was wounded in the left thigh at Noveleta in October 1899, and he died of his wound a month later. His body was repatriated in December 1899 and he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, July 26, 1899. Entered service at: Eau Claire, Wis. Birth: Fond du Lac, Wis. Date of issue: April 29, 1902. Citation: