Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Richard Henry Seward
Details
- Also Known As: Seaward, Richard Henry
- Rank: Paymaster's Steward (Highest Rank: Master's Mate)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Commodore - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 23, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Ship Island Sound, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Served as paymaster's steward on board the U.S.S. Commodore, November 1863. Carrying out his duties courageously, Seward "volunteered to go on the field amidst a heavy fire to recover the bodies of two soldiers which he brought off with the aid of others; a second instance of personal valor within a fortnight." Promoted to acting master's mate.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Kittery, York County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: October 10, 1830, Kittery, York County, ME, United States
- Died: May 30, 1899
- Buried: First Christian Church Cemetery (MH), Kittery Point, ME, United States