Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Robert Graham
Details
- Also Known As: Hall, Frederick, reenlisted U.S. Marine Corps 1881
- Rank: Landsman
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Tacony - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 31, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Plymouth, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Graham distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1841, England
- Died: July 28, 1919, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: St. Peters Church Cemetery, Philiadelphia, PA, United States