Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
William Gardner
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Ship's Cook)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Galena - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 5, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Mobile Bay, Alabama, USA
Citation
As seaman on board the U.S.S. Galena in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Serving gallantly during this fierce battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan, Gardner behaved with conspicuous coolness under the fire of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1832, Ireland
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC