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

William Martin

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Varuna
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 24, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Forts Jackson & St. Philip, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. His ship was taken under furious fire by the rebel Morgan and severely damaged by ramming. Steadfast at his station through the thickest of the fight, Martin inflicted damage on the enemy, remaining cool and courageous although the Varuna, so badly damaged that she was forced to beach, was finally sunk.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1839, New York, NY, United States
  • Died:
  • Buried: , IL
  • Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC
 

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