Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Richard Stout
Details
- Rank: Landsman
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Isaac Smith - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 30, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Stono River, South Carolina, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Isaac Smith, Stono River, 30 January 1863. While reconnoitering on the Stono River on this date, the U.S.S. Isaac Smith became trapped in a rebel ambush. Fired on from two sides, she fought her guns until disabled. Suffering heavy casualties and at the mercy of the enemy who was delivering a raking fire from every side, she struck her colors out of regard for the wounded aboard, and all aboard were taken prisoners. Carrying out his duties bravely through this action, Stout was severely wounded and lost his right arm while returning the rebel fire.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1836, Owego, Tioga County, NY, United States
- Died: August 6, 1896, Owego, NY, United States
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (PM) (18-34), Owego, NY, United States