Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Edward Farrell
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Owasco - 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
Served on board the U.S.S. Owasco during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Stationed at the masthead during these operations, Farrell observed and reported the effect of the fire of our guns in such a manner as to make his intelligence, coolness, and capacity conspicuous.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1833, Saratoga, Saratoga County, NY, United States
- Died: March 23, 1902, Palmyra, Portage County, OH, United States
- Buried: Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Portage County, OH, United States