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

Charles W Morton

Details
  • Rank: Boatswain's Mate
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Benton
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: December 23 - 27, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Yazoo River Expedition, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1863. Taking part in the hour-and-a-half engagement with the enemy at Drumgould's Bluff, 27 December, Morton served courageously throughout the battle against the hostile forces, who had the dead-range of the vessel and were punishing her with heavy fire, until the Benton was ordered to withdraw.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Maryland
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1836, Ireland
  • Died: August 4, 1899, Portsmouth, VA, United States
  • Buried: U.S. Naval Hospital Cemetery (MH), Portsmouth, VA, United States
 

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