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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Joachim Pease
Details
Rank: Seaman
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command: U.S.S. Kearsarge
Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor Action Date: June 19, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: off Cherbourg, France
Citation
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as loader on the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Pease exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by the divisional officer for gallantry under fire.
Additional Details
Accredited to: New York, New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: 1842, Fogo Island, Canada
Died:
Location of Medal:
Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC