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U.S. Navy · United States 
Christopher Brennan
Christopher Brennan served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
24 April 1862 · USS Mississippi, Fort Jackson, 24-25 April 1862 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.
17, 10 July 1863.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
17, 10 July 1863.
On board the U.S.S. Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.
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