Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
James Horton
Details
- Rank: Captain of the Top
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Constitution - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 13, 1879
- Medal of Honor Action Place: at sea, northeast Atlantic, west of the English Channel, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, Horton showed courageous conduct in going over the stern during a heavy gale and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 7, 1879
On board the U.S.S. Constitution at the New York Navy Yard, presented by Lt. Commander Theodore F. Jewell, executive officer - Born: 1850, Boston, Suffolk County, MA, United States
- Died: