Allan H. Dougall

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Allan H. Dougall
Allan H. Dougall.jpg
Born(1836-07-17)July 17, 1836
Scotland
DiedMay 22, 1912(1912-05-22) (aged 75)
New Haven, Indiana
Buried
IOOF Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankUnion army 1st lt rank insignia.jpg First Lieutenant
UnitIndiana 88th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Bentonville
Awards Medal of Honor

Allan Houston Dougall[1] (July 17, 1836 – May 22, 1912) was a Scottish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dougall received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Bentonville in North Carolina on March 19, 1865. He was honored with the award on February 16, 1897.[2][3]

Biography[]

Dougall was born in Scotland on July 17, 1836. He enlisted into the 88th Indiana Infantry. He died on May 22, 1912.[4] His remains are interred at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in New Haven, Indiana.

Medal of Honor citation[]

In the face of a galling fire from the enemy he voluntarily returned to where the color bearer had fallen wounded and saved the flag of his regiment from capture.[2][3]

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References[]

  1. ^ Find a Grave
  2. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Allan H. Dougall". Archived from the original on November 17, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  4. ^ "Capt. Dougall Dead". Muncie Evening Press. Fort Wayne, Indiana. United Press. May 22, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved June 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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