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MacArthur, Arthur Jr.

Date of birth:
June 2nd, 1845 (Springfield/Massachusetts, United States)
Date of death:
September 5th, 1912 (Milwaukee/Wisconsin, United States)
Buried on:
Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 2. Grave: 845-A.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
24th Wisconsin Infantry, Union Army
Awarded on:
June 30th, 1890
"For extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, while serving with 24th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. First Lieutenant MacArthur seized the Colors of his regiment at a critical moment and planted them on the captured works on the crest of Missionary Ridge."
Medal of Honor - Army (MoH)
Indian Campaign Medal

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