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James W Verney

Chief Quartermaster
1834 – 1902
Medal of Honor - Navy
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Chief Quartermaster James W Verney served the U.S. Navy. James was 68 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Chief Quartermaster
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
22 February 1865 · USS Pontoosuc, Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864-22 February 1865 · Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.

. Served as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.

59, 22 June 1865. Citation. Served as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
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Medal of Honor - Navy February 22, 1865 · USS Pontoosuc, Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864-22 February 1865 · Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. 59, 22 June 1865. Citation. Served as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
. Served as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
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James W Verney
Chief Quartermaster
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor - Navy

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