Joseph Matthews

1849 – 1912

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Joseph Matthews served the U.S. Navy. Joseph was 63 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

13 February 1879 · USS Constitution · Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy.

For courageous conduct in going over the stern of the U.S.S. Constitution at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.

326, 18 October 1884.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy February 13, 1879 · USS Constitution · Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy. 326, 18 October 1884.

For courageous conduct in going over the stern of the U.S.S. Constitution at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.

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