Daniel Hough
Irish-born American soldier (1825–1861) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daniel Hough (c. 1825 – April 14, 1861) was an Irish-born American soldier who became the first man to die in the American Civil War. His death was accidental, caused by a cannon that went off prematurely during a salute to the flag after the Battle of Fort Sumter. He was an Irish immigrant, having been born in County Tipperary.[1]
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Daniel Hough | |
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Born | 1825 County Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | (1861-04-14)April 14, 1861 (aged 35–36) Fort Sumter, South Carolina |
Buried | Unknown |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1859-1861 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 1st United States Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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