Medal of Honor RecipientsU.S. Government Printing Office, 1949 Lists Medal of Honor recipients, 1863 to date. |
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19 July 22 June 31 December Accredited to Massachusetts Accredited to Pennsylvania action against enemy action against rebel assault attack August Battalion board as enemy board the U. S. S. boat Boatswain's Mate Born bravery and coolness cable leading call of duty capture Commander conspicuous gallantry coolness throughout Coxswain crew Cuba despite enemy fire raked enemy Japanese forces engagement explosion extraordinary heroism Facing the heavy fighting Fleet Fort Fisher Fort Morgan gallantly gave gallantry and intrepidity grenade Gunner's Mate heavy fire highest credit Islands James John jumping overboard landing Landsman leading from Cienfuegos Lieutenant Marine Division Mate First Class Medal of Honor Mobile Bay Morgan N. Y. Accredited Naval Service Navy awards Navy Cross November Ordinary Seaman planes Private First Class Quartermaster rebel ram Tennessee rifle Sergeant Serving on board ship skill and courage Tennessee in Mobile throughout this action torpedo United States Naval USMC USMCR vessel William wounded York
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