U.S. Navy · United States 
John Brazell
Quartermaster John Brazell served the U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the action at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, where he was recommended for coolness and good conduct as a gun captain during that engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the destruction of Fort Morgan. Brazell served gallantly throughout the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and was present at the surrender of New Orleans while on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
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