Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Martin Howard
Details
- Also Known As: Horgan, Michael C.
- 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, Howard 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, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1843, Ireland
- Died: November 27, 1910, Boston, MA, United States
- Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery (MH) (23-45W), Malden, MA, United States