John O'Dea
John O'Dea | |
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O'Dea in 1880 | |
| Born | c. 1839 Ireland |
| Died | 1905 (aged 65–66) Quincy, Illinois, United States |
| Place of burial | Sunset Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois |
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| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company D, 8th Missouri Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John O'Dea (c. 1839 – 1905) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.