James Machon
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| James Machon | |
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 James Machon, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | England |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boy |
| Unit | USS Brooklyn |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Machon was a Boy in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the with the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boy, U.S. Navy.
Born: 1848, England. Accredited to: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Machon remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Machon, James" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients. CMH, U.S. Army (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
[edit] References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- "Machon, James". Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (17 July 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- James Machon at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-12-30
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