Oliver Hughes
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Oliver Hughes
Lived 1844 – 1911 (aged 66–67). Oliver Hughes was an American.
Cpl. Oliver Hughes (January 21, 1844 – January 5, 1911) of the Union Army's 12th Kentucky Infantry was awarded the Medal of Honor for action, which culminated in his 20 February 1865 capture of the Confederate States Army's 11th South Carolina's flag.
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Who was Oliver Hughes?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
When was Oliver Hughes born?
Oliver Hughes was born in 1844 in Fentress County.
When did Oliver Hughes die?
Oliver Hughes died on 5 January 1911 in Macon.
What nationality was Oliver Hughes?
Oliver Hughes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oliver Hughes. https://biography.guide/oliver-hughes/
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