Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
James Brown
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Albatross - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 4, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort De Russy, Red River, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Albatross during action against Fort De Russy in the Red River area on 4 May 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had been shot away by rebel fire, Brown stood on the gun platform of the quarterdeck, exposing himself to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position, and thereby aided in the capture of Fort De Russy's heavyworks.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1826, Rochester, Monroe County, NY, United States
- Died: