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

Charles H Weeks

Details
  • Rank: Captain of the Foretop
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Montauk
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 21, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: off Port Royal, South Carolina, USA
Citation
Served as captain of the foretop on board the U.S.S. Montauk, 21 September 1864. During the night of 21 September, when fire was discovered in the magazine lightroom of that vessel, causing a panic and demoralizing the crew, Weeks, notwithstanding the cry of "fire in the magazine," displayed great presence of mind and rendered valuable service in extinguishing the flames which were imperiling the ship and the men on board.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New Jersey
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1837, NJ, United States
  • Died:
 

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