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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy

James Stoddard

Details
  • Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Acting Master's Mate)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Marmora
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: March 5, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: off Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Off Yazoo City, Miss. 5 March 1864. Embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Stoddard landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy rifle fire which cut the gun carriage and rammer, contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: North Carolina
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1838, Port Robinson, Canada
  • Died:
 

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