John Rush

Fireman First Class

1837 – 1916

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Fireman First Class John Rush served the U.S. Navy. John was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Fireman First Class

Medal of Honor

14 March 1863 · USS Richmond, Port Hudson · First Class Fireman, U.S. Navy.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson, 14 March 1863. Damaged by a 6_inch solid rifle shot which shattered the starboard safety_valve chamber and also damaged the port safety valve, the fireroom of the Richmond immediately became filled with steam to place it in an extremely critical condition. Acting courageously in this crisis, Rush persisted in penetrating the steam_filled room in order to haul the hot fires of the furnaces, and continued this action until the gravity of the situation had been lessened.

17, 10 July 1863.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy March 14, 1863 · USS Richmond, Port Hudson · First Class Fireman, U.S. Navy. 17, 10 July 1863.

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Fireman First Class

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