Last Name

First Name

Date of Action (M/D/Y)

Rank

Born

Where Born

Accred*

G.O. No.**

Citation

Aheam

Michael

6

19

1864

Paymaster's Steward

--

--

--

45

(Enlisted in France.) Served on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by his divisional officer for gallantry under enemy fire.

Anderson

Robert

--

--

1863

Quarter-master

1841

Ireland

NH

17

Served on board the USS Crusader and the Keokuk during various actions of those vessels. Carrying out his duties skillfully while on board the USS Crusader, Q.M. Anderson, on all occasions, set forth the greatest intrepidity and devotion. During the attack on Charleston, while serving on board the USS Keokuk, Q.M. Anderson was stationed at the wheel when shot penetrated the house and, with the scattering of the iron, used his own body as a shield for his commanding officer.

Angling

John

1

14

1865

Cabin Boy

1850

ME (Portland)

ME

59

Served on board the USS Pontoosic during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 Dec 1864 to 22 Jan 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, C.B. Angling was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.

Arther

Matthew

2

6

1862

Signal Quarter-master

1835

Scotland

 

--

17

(Entered service at Boston, MA.) Served on board the USS Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.

Asten

Charles

5

5

1864

Quarter Gunner

1834

Nova Scotia (Halifax)

IL

45

Served on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the USS Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the Federal ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Although on the sick list, Q.G. Asten courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement.

Atkinson

Thomas E.

8

5

1864

Yeoman

1824

MA (Salem)

MA

45

On board the USS Richmond, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864; commended for coolness and energy in supplying the rifle ammunition, which was under his sole charge, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning of 5 August 1864. He was a petty officer on board the U.S. Frigate Congress in 1842-46; was present and assisted in capturing the whole of the Buenos Ayrean fleet by that vessel off Montevideo; joined the Richmond in September 1860; was in the action with Fort McRea, the Head of the Passes of the Mississippi, Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, the rebel ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, and at the surrender of New Orleans.

Avery

James

8

5

1864

Seaman

1825

Scotland

NY

71

Served on board the USS Metacomet. As a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the monitor USS Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, S/man Avery braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen, and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe.

Baker

Charles

8

5

1864

Quarter Gunner

1809

DC (Georgetown)

 

--

71

(Entered service at New York, NY.) Served on board the USS Metacomet. As a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the monitor USS Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, Q.G. Baker braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen, and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe.

Baldwin

Charles

5

25

1864

Coal Heaver

1839

Delaware

PA

45

Serving on board the USS Wyalusing and participating in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albermarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864. Volunteering for the hazardous mission, C.H. Baldwin participated in the transfer of 2 torpedoes across an island swamp. Weighted by a line which was used to transfer the torpedoes, he swam the river and, when challenged by a sentry, was forced to abandon the plan after erasing its detection and before it could be carried to completion. Escaping the fire of the muskets, C.H. Baldwin spent 2 days and nights of hazardous travel without food, and finally arrived, fatigued, at the mother ship.

Barnum

James

1

14

1865

Boatswain's Mate

1816

MA

MA

59

Barnum served on board the USS New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 Dec 1864; and on 13, 14, and 15 Jan 1865. The ship steamed in and took the lead in the ironclad division close in shore and immediately opened its starboard battery in a barrage of well-directed fire to cause several fires and explosions and dismount several guns during the first 2 days of fighting. Taken under fire as she steamed into position on 13 Jan, the New Ironsides fought all day and took on ammunition at night despite severe weather conditions. When the enemy came out of his bombproofs to defend the fort against the storming party, the ship's battery disabled nearly every gun on the fort facing the shore before the cease-fire orders were given by the flagship. Barnum was commended for highly meritorious conduct during this period.

Barter

Gurdon H.

1

14

1865

Landsman

1843

NY (Williamsburgh)

NY

59

On board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 Jan 1865. Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, L/man Barter advanced to the top of the sand hill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark, when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms, and its colors.

Barton

Thomas

10

3

1862

Seaman

1831

OH (Cleveland)

OH

11

On board the USS Hunchback in the attack on Franklin, Va., 3 Oct 1862. When an ignited shell, with cartridge attached, fell out of the howitzer upon the deck, S/man Barton promptly seized a pail of water and threw it upon the missile, thereby preventing it from exploding.

Bass

David L.

1

14

1865

Seaman

1843

Ireland

NY

59

board the USS Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 Jan 1865. Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, S/man Bass advanced to the top of the sand hill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark, when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms, and its colors.

Bazaar

Philip

1

14

1865

Ordinary Seaman

---

Chile

MA

59

On board the USS Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 Jan 1865. As one of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on shore, O.S. Bazaar bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was 1 of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.

Bell

George

11

7

1861

Captain of the Afterguard

1839

England

NY

17

Served as pilot of the USS Santee when that vessel was engaged in cutting out the rebel armed schooner Royal Yacht from Galveston Bay, 7 November 1861, and evinced more coolness, in passing the 4 forts and the rebel steamer General Rusk, than was ever before witnessed by his commanding officer. "Although severely wounded in the encounter, he displayed extraordinary courage under the most painful and trying circumstances."

Betham

Asa

1

14

1865

Coxswain

1838

NY

NY

59

Served on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 Dec 1864, to 22 Jan 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Betham was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.

Bibber

Charles J.

12

23

1864

Gunner's Mate

1838

ME (Portland)

ME

45

Bibber served on board the USS Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher 23 Dec 1864. The powder boat, towed in by the Wilderness to prevent detection by the enemy, cast off and slowly steamed to within 300 yards of the beach. After fuses and fires had been lit and a second anchor with short scope let go to assure the boat's tailing inshore, the crew again boarded the Wilderness and proceeded a distance of 12 miles from shore. Less than 2 hours later the explosion took place, and the following day fires were observed still burning at the forts.

Bickford

John F.

6

19

1864

Captain of the Top

1843

ME (Tremont)

ME

45

Served on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the pivot gun during this bitter engagement Bickford exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.

Binder

Richard

1

14

1865

Sergeant, USMC

1840

PA (Philadelphia)

PA

--

On board the USS Ticonderoga during the attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 Dec 1864, and 13 to 15 Jan 1865. Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed 8 men and wounded 12 more, Sgt. Binder, as captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first 2 days of battle. As his ship again took position on the 13th, he remained steadfast as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.

Blagheen

William

8

5

1864

Ship's Cook

1832

England

NY

45

Served on board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Blagheen remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.

Blair

Robert M.

1

14

1865

Boatswain's Mate

1836

VT (Peacham)

VT

59

Served on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 Dec 1864 to 22 Jan 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Blair was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these actions.

Blake

Robert

12

25

1863

Contraband

---

--

VA

32

Entered service at: Virginia.  On board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 Dec 1863, in an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Serving the rifle gun, Blake, an escaped slave, carried out his duties bravely throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.

Bois

Frank

7

10

1863

Quarter-master

1841

Canada

--

17

Entered service at: Northampton, MA. Served as quartermaster on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by enemy shellfire that her fate was sealed. Conspicuously cool in making signals throughout the battle, Bois, after all the Cincinnati's staffs had been shot away, succeeded in nailing the flag to the stump of the forestaff to enable this proud ship to go down, "with her colors nailed to the mast."

Bond

William

6

19

1864

Boatswain's Mate

1839

MA (Boston)

MA

45

Served on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Bond exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.

Bourne

Thomas

4

24

1862

Seaman and Gun Captain

---

England

--

11

Entered service at New York. Served as captain of a gun on board the USS Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and while under fire and ramming by the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. During this action at extremely close range while his ship was under furious fire and was twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, Bourne remained steadfast at his gun and was instrumental in inflicting damage on the enemy until the Varuna, badly damaged and forced to beach, was finally sunk.

Bowman

Edward R.

1

14

1865

Quartermaster

1828

ME (Eastport)

ME

59

On board the USS Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher 13 to 15 Jan 1865. Despite severe wounds sustained during the action Bowman displayed outstanding courage in the performance of duty as his ship maintained its well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this battle the flag was planted on one of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.

Bradley

Amos

4

24

1862

Landsman

1837

NY (Danville)

NY

11

Served on board the USS Varuna in one of the most responsible positions, during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. Although guns were raking the decks from behind him, Bradley remained steadfast at the wheel throughout the thickest of the fight, continuing at his station and rendering service with the greatest courage until his ship, repeatedly holed and twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, was beached and sunk.

Bradley

Charles

4

3

1863

Boatswain's Mate

1838

Ireland

NY

11

Served on board the USS Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed, "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."

Brazell

John

8

5

1864

Quartermaster

1837

PA (Philadelphia)

PA

45

Served on board the USS Richmond in the action at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, where he was recommended for coolness and good conduct as a gun captain during that engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the destruction of Fort Morgan. Brazell served gallantly throughout the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and was present at the surrender of New Orleans while on board the USS Brooklyn.

Breen

John

10

3

1863

Boatswain's Mate

1827

NY

NY

11

On board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 Oct 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.

Brennan

Christopher

4

24

1862

Seaman

1832

Ireland

MA

17

On board the USS Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.

Brinn

Andrew

3

14

1863

Seaman

---

Scotland

--

17

(Entered service at New York.) Served on board the USS Mississippi during her abandonment and firing in the engagement at Port Hudson, 14 March 1863. Remaining under enemy fire for 21/2 hours, Brinn remained on board the grounded vessel until all the abandoning crew had landed. After asking to be assigned some duty, he was finally ordered to save himself and to leave the Mississippi which had been deliberately fired to prevent her falling into rebel hands.

Brown

James

5

4

1863

Quarter-master

1826

NY (Rochester)

NY

32

Served on board the USS Albatross during action against Fort De Russy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had been shot away by rebel fire, Brown stood on the gun platform of the quarterdeck, exposing himself to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position, and thereby aided in the capture of Fort De Russy's heavy works.

Brown

John

8

5

1864

Captain of the Forecastle

1826

Scotland

NY

45

On board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite severe damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks from stem to stern, Brown fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious battle which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.

Brown

Robert

8

5

1864

Captain of the Top

1830

Norway

NY

45

On board the USS Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Cool and courageous at his station throughout the prolonged action. Brown rendered gallant service as his vessel trained her guns on Fort Morgan and on ships of the Confederacy despite extremely heavy return fire. He participated in the actions at Forts Jackson and St. Philip, with the Chalmette batteries, at the surrender of New Orleans and in the attacks on batteries below Vicksburg.

Brown

William H.

8

5

1864

Landsman

1836

MD (Baltimore)

MD

45

On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Brown remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.

Brown

Wilson

8

5

1864

Landsman

1841

MS (Natchez)

MS

45

On board the flagship USS Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Knocked unconscious into the hold of the ship when an enemy shell burst fatally wounded a man on the ladder above him, Brown, upon regaining consciousness, promptly returned to the shell whip on the berth deck and zealously continued to perform his duties although 4 of the 6 men at this station had been either killed or wounded by the enemy's terrific fire.

Brownell

William P.

5

2

1863

Coxswain

1838

NY

NY