b. 1840 Ireland. d. 03/08/1871 Mechanicsville, Virginia.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: UNKNOWN 1863-1865.
Barry served in the American Civil War in the 16th U.S. Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 28, 1870 for his actions in Tennessee and Georgia during the war.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.
BURIAL LOCATION: COLD HARBOR NATIONAL CEMETERY, MECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA.
SECTION A, GRAVE 309
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
