Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
James Byrnes
Details
- Also Known As: Fisher, James
- Rank: Boatswain's Mate (Highest Rank: Master'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 battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Byrnes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1838, Ireland
- Died: February 9, 1882, New York City, NY, United States
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY, United States