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U.S. Navy · United States 
James Saunders
1809
James Saunders served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
19 June 1864 · USS Kearsarge, off Cherbourg, France · Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.
Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the bitter engagement, Saunders was prompt in reporting damages done to both ships, and it is testified to by Commodore Winslow that he is deserving of all commendation, both for gallantry and for encouragement of others in his division.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
59, 22 June 1865.
Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the bitter engagement, Saunders was prompt in reporting damages done to both ships, and it is testified to by Commodore Winslow that he is deserving of all commendation, both for gallantry and for encouragement of others in his division.
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