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U.S. Navy · United States 
Patrick Colbert
1842 – 1877
Patrick Colbert served the U.S. Navy. Patrick was 35 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
31 October 1864 · USS Commodore Hull, Plymouth · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864. Painfully wounded by a shell which killed the man at his side, Colbert, as captain of the forward pivot gun, remained at his post until the end of the action, braving the heavy enemy fire and appearing as cool as if at mere target practice.
45, 31 December 1864.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864. Painfully wounded by a shell which killed the man at his side, Colbert, as captain of the forward pivot gun, remained at his post until the end of the action, braving the heavy enemy fire and appearing as cool as if at mere target practice.
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