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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy

Thomas Jenkins

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Cincinnati
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 27, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shell fire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, Jenkins was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fight until this proud ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."
Additional Details
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1831, Australia
  • Died:
  • Location of Medal: Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Mt. Pleasant, SC
 

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