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Thomas E. Corcoran

1839 – 1904
Medal of Honor - Navy
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Thomas E. Corcoran served the U.S. Navy. Thomas was 64 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
USS Cincinnati, Vicksburg · Landsman, U.S. Navy.

Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shellfire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, Corcoran was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fight until this proud ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."

17, 10 July 1863.
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Medal of Honor - Navy USS Cincinnati, Vicksburg · Landsman, U.S. Navy. 17, 10 July 1863.
Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shellfire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, Corcoran was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fight until this proud ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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