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James McLeod
1836 – 1898
James McLeod served the U.S. Navy. James was 62 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
24 April 1862 · USS Pensacola, Forts Jackson and St. Philip, New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862 · Captain of the Foretop, U.S. Navy.
Captain of foretop, and a volunteer from the Colorado, McLeod served on board the U.S.S. Pensacola during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. Acting as gun captain of the rifled howitzer aft which was much exposed, he served this piece with great ability and activity, although no officer superintended it.
11, 3 April 1863.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11, 3 April 1863.
Captain of foretop, and a volunteer from the Colorado, McLeod served on board the U.S.S. Pensacola during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. Acting as gun captain of the rifled howitzer aft which was much exposed, he served this piece with great ability and activity, although no officer superintended it.
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