Hugh Logan
For the English cricketer, see Hugh Logan (cricketer).
| Hugh Logan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 23, 1834 Ireland |
| Died |
November 22, 1903 (aged 68–69) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Place of burial | South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Navy Union Navy |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1863 |
| Rank | Captain of the Afterguard |
| Unit | USS Rhode Island (1860) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hugh Logan (November 23, 1834 – November 22 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.
Logan joined the Navy from Boston in November 1862, and was discharged in December 1863.[1]
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.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""HUGH LOGAN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
External links
- "Hugh Logan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved March 31, 2008.
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