Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Owen McGar
Details
- Also Known As: Dolan, Owen McGar
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
5th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 21, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, etc., Montana, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 27, 1877
- Born: 1851, North Attleboro, Bristol County, MA, United States
- Died: October 2, 1921, MA, United States
- Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery, North Attleboro, MA, United States