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James Brown

Medal of Honor - Navy
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James Brown served the U.S. Navy.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
4 May 1863 · USS Albatross, Fort De Russy, 04 May 1863 · Quartermaster

Served on board the U.S.S. Albatross during action against Fort De Russy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had been shot away by rebel fire, Brown stood on the gun platform of the quarterdeck, exposing himself to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position, and thereby aided in the capture of Fort De Russy's heavyworks.

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Medal of Honor - Navy May 4, 1863 · USS Albatross, Fort De Russy, 04 May 1863 · Quartermaster
Served on board the U.S.S. Albatross during action against Fort De Russy in the Red River Area on 4 May 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had been shot away by rebel fire, Brown stood on the gun platform of the quarterdeck, exposing himself to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position, and thereby aided in the capture of Fort De Russy's heavyworks.
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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