b. 1837 Cincinnati, Ohio. d. 23/02/1905 Danville, Illinois.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 27/05/1863 Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads “Served on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vickburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shellfire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, McHugh was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fire until this proud ship went down, “her colors nailed to the mast.”
MOH CITATION:
Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shellfire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, McHugh was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fire until this proud ship went down, “her colors nailed to the mast.”
BURIAL LOCATION: RESURRECTION CEMETERY, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
