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Michael McCormick

1833 – 1865
Medal of Honor - Navy

Michael McCormick served the U.S. Navy. Michael was 32 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
5 May 1864 · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.

Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain and wounded early in the battle, McCormick bravely stood by his gun in the face of the enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.

45, 31 December 1864.
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Medal of Honor - Navy May 5, 1864 · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. 45, 31 December 1864.
Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning the fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Serving as gun captain and wounded early in the battle, McCormick bravely stood by his gun in the face of the enemy fire until ordered to withdraw.
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