The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

McGRATH, HUGH J.

Rank and Organization: Captain, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Calamba, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 26 July 1899. Entered Service At: Eau Claire, Wis. Birth: Fond du Lac, Wis. Date of Issue: 29 April 1902.

Citation:

Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.

 

 

 

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