Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Oscar E Peck
Details
- Rank: Second Class Boy
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Varuna - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 24, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Forts Jackson & St. Philip, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Peck served as second class boy on board the Varuna during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Acting as powder boy of the after rifle, Peck served gallantly while the Varuna was repeatedly attacked and rammed and finally sunk. This was an extremely close-range action and, although badly damaged, the Varuna delivered shells abaft the Morgan's armor.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Connecticut
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1848, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, CT, United States
- Died: October 23, 1906, Norton Heights, CT, United States
- Buried: State Veterans Cemetery (MH), Darien, CT, United States