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U.S. Navy · United States 
Oscar E. Peck
1848 – 1906
Oscar E. Peck served the U.S. Navy. Oscar was 58 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
24 April 1862 · USS Varuna, Forts Jackson and St. Philip · Second Class Boy, U.S. Navy.
Peck served as second_class boy on board the Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Acting as powder boy of the after rifle, Peck served gallantly while the Varuna was repeatedly attacked and rammed and finally sunk. This was an extremely close_range action and, although badly damaged, the Varuna delivered shells abaft the Morgan's armor.
11, 3 April 1863.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11, 3 April 1863.
Peck served as second_class boy on board the Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Acting as powder boy of the after rifle, Peck served gallantly while the Varuna was repeatedly attacked and rammed and finally sunk. This was an extremely close_range action and, although badly damaged, the Varuna delivered shells abaft the Morgan's armor.
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