Hugh Logan

Infobox Military Person
name= Hugh Logan
born= 1834
died= November 22, death year and age|1903|1834
placeofbirth= Ireland
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allegiance= United States of America Union
branch= United States Navy Union Navy
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rank= Captain of the Afterguard
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unit= U.S.S. Rhode Island
battles= American Civil War
awards= Medal of Honor
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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.

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.

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
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References

*cite web
accessdate=2008-03-13
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html
title = "HUGH LOGAN" entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army

External links

*findagrave|10735699 Retrieved on 2008-03-31

Persondata
NAME= Logan, Hugh
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH= 1834
PLACE OF BIRTH= Ireland
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