Augustus Barry

Augustus Barry (c. 1840 – August 3, 1871) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Augustus Barry
Born	c. 1840 Ireland
Died	August 3, 1871(1871-08-03) (aged 30–31)
Place of burial	Cold Harbor National Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Sergeant Major
Unit	16th Regiment, U.S. Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

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.

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

External links

• Augustus Barry at Find a Grave
• Military Times