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

Allan Houston Dougall (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.

Biography

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

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