Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Daniel C Harrington
Details
- Rank: Landsman (Highest Rank: Acting Masters Mate)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Pocahontas - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 11, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Brunswick, Georgia, USA
Citation
Harrington, a landsman from the U.S.S. Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout this action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 1, 1863
Off Wilmington, North Carolina, aboard the U.S.S. Steamer Sacramento, presented by Capt. Charles S. Boggs - Born: 1849, Ireland
- Died: