John O'Dea

For the Newfoundland politician, see John R. O'Dea.
John O'Dea
O'Dea in 1880
Bornc. 1839
Ireland
Died1905 (aged 65–66)
Quincy, Illinois, United States
Place of burial
Sunset Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Allegiance
Branch
RankPrivate
Unit Company D, 8th Missouri Infantry Regiment
Conflicts
AwardsMedal 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.

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