Augustus Barry
Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Places | Ireland | |
| is | Military leader | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | Ireland | |
| Death | 3 August 1871 |
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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.
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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.