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U.S. Navy · United States 
Edward W. Hathaway
1839 – 1916
Edward W. Hathaway served the U.S. Navy. Edward was 76 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
28 June 1862 · USS Sciota, Vicksburg · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Sciota prior to the battle Vicksburg, on 28 June 1862. Struck by a bullet which severed his left arm above the elbow, Hathaway displayed exceptional courage as his ship sustained numerous damaging hits from stem to stern while proceeding down the river to fight the battle of Vicksburg.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
On board the U.S.S. Sciota prior to the battle Vicksburg, on 28 June 1862. Struck by a bullet which severed his left arm above the elbow, Hathaway displayed exceptional courage as his ship sustained numerous damaging hits from stem to stern while proceeding down the river to fight the battle of Vicksburg.
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