Record of Medals of Honor Issued to the Officers and Enlisted Men of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, 1862-1917 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; stationed at the wheel, was wounded. After the wheel ropes were shot away he went on the poop to assist at the signals, and remained there until ordered to reeve new wheel ropes. (G. O. 45, Dec. 31, 1864.) THOMAS JONES. Coxswain on board of the U. S. S. Ticonderoga, in the attacks on Fort Fisher, December 24 and 25, 1864, and January 13, 14, and 15, 1865, "commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun." (G. O. 59, June 22, 1865.) WILLIAM JONES. Captain of top on board of the U. S. S. Richmond, Mobile Bay, August 5,1864; commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun, in the action in Mobile Bay, on the morning and forenoon of the 5th of August, 1864. Joined the Dacotah in September, 1861, and was on board the Cumberland when sunk by the Merrimae, at Newport News. Joined the Richmond in September, 1863. (G. O. 45, Dec. 31, 1864.) THOMAS JORDAN. Quartermaster on board of the U. S. S. Galena: During the action in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, he was stationed on the poop, attending signals, under a heavy fire from Fort Morgan, and displayed gallantry and great coolness. (G. O. 59, June 22, 1865.) ROBEBT JORDAN. Coxswain U. S. S. Minnesota; temporarily on board the U. S. S. Mount Washington. Nansemond River. April 14, 1863. "Performed every duty with the utmost coolness and courage, and showed an unsurpassed devotion to the service." (G. O. IT, July 10, 1863.) THOMAS KANE. Captain of the hold on board of the U. S. S. Nereus; on the occasion of the assault on Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865, behaved with conspicuous gallantry, having, under a heavy fire of musketry, carried on his back a wounded messmate to a place of safety, and fearlessly exposed...