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Daniel Harrington
1849
Daniel Harrington served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 March 1862 · USS Pocahontas · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
Harrington, a landsman from the U.S.S. Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.
11 , 3 April 1863.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11 , 3 April 1863.
Harrington, a landsman from the U.S.S. Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.
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