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

Charles Bradley

Details
  • Rank: Boatswain's Mate
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Louisville
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: January 10 - 11, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Hindman, Arkansas, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of the battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed "attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: September 5, 1863
    On board the USS Louisville by Captain K. Owen
  • Born: 1838, Ireland
  • Died:
 

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