United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Perry Wilkes
1830 – 1889
Perry Wilkes served the U.S. Navy. Perry was 58 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
5 May 1864 · USS Signal, Red River · Pilot, U.S. Navy.
Served as pilot 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 their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was ordered raised. Acting as pilot throughout the battle, Wilkes stood by his wheel until it was disabled in his hands by a bursting enemy shell.
45, 31 December 1864.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
Served as pilot 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 their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was ordered raised. Acting as pilot throughout the battle, Wilkes stood by his wheel until it was disabled in his hands by a bursting enemy shell.
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