John 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
Service/branch
RankPrivate
UnitMissouri Company D, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars
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.