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Charles H. Weeks

1837
Medal of Honor - Navy
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Charles H. Weeks served the U.S. Navy.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
21 September 1864 · USS Montauk · Captain of the Foretop, U.S. Navy.

Served as captain of the foretop on board the U.S.S. Montauk, 21 September 1864. During the night of 21 September, when fire was discovered in the magazine lightroom of that vessel, causing a panic and demoralizing the crew, Weeks, notwithstanding the cry of "fire in the magazine," displayed great presence of mind and rendered valuable service in extinguishing the flames which were imperiling the ship and the men on board.

84, 3 October 1867.
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Medal of Honor - Navy September 21, 1864 · USS Montauk · Captain of the Foretop, U.S. Navy. 84, 3 October 1867.
Served as captain of the foretop on board the U.S.S. Montauk, 21 September 1864. During the night of 21 September, when fire was discovered in the magazine lightroom of that vessel, causing a panic and demoralizing the crew, Weeks, notwithstanding the cry of "fire in the magazine," displayed great presence of mind and rendered valuable service in extinguishing the flames which were imperiling the ship and the men on board.
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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