Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Matthew Arther
Details
- Rank: Signal Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Carondelet - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 14, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Forts Henry & Donelson, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arthur was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 1864
- Born: 1835, Scotland
- Died: June 17, 1890, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, CA, United States