Matthew McClelland

1833 – 1883

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Matthew McClelland served the U.S. Navy. Matthew was 50 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

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, McClelland persisted in penetrating the steam_filled room in order to haul the hot fires of the furnaces and continued this gallant action until the gravity of the situation had 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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