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Joseph Irlam

Seaman
1840 – 1876
Medal of Honor - Navy
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Seaman Joseph Irlam served the U.S. Navy. Joseph was 36 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Seaman
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
5 August 1864 · USS Brooklyn, Mobile Bay · Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Stationed at the wheel on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When heavy enemy fire struck down several men at their guns and replacements were not available, Irlam voluntarily released 2 men who were stationed with him and carried on at the wheel with the assistance of only one of the crew throughout the furious battle.

45, 31 December 1864.
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Medal of Honor - Navy August 5, 1864 · USS Brooklyn, Mobile Bay · Seaman, U.S. Navy. 45, 31 December 1864.
Stationed at the wheel on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When heavy enemy fire struck down several men at their guns and replacements were not available, Irlam voluntarily released 2 men who were stationed with him and carried on at the wheel with the assistance of only one of the crew throughout the furious battle.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor - Navy

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