Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Edward W Hathaway
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Sciota - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 28, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Sciota prior to the battle of Vicksburg, 28 June 1862. Struck by a bullet which severed his left arm above the elbow, Hathaway displayed exceptional courage as his ship sustained numerous damaging hits from stem to stern while proceeding down the river to fight the battle of Vicksburg.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 9, 1839, Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA, United States
- Died: April 6, 1916, Salem, MA, United States
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (MH) (2147 Radiant Path), Everett, MA, United States