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Thomas Jordan

1840 – 1930
Medal of Honor - Navy
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Thomas Jordan served the U.S. Navy. Thomas was 90 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
5 August 1864 · USS Calena, Mobile Bay, 1864 · Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.

On board the U.S.S. Calena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Securely lashed to the side of the Oneida which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, the Calena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Jordan performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the action.

59, 22 June 1865.
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Medal of Honor - Navy August 5, 1864 · USS Calena, Mobile Bay, 1864 · Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. 59, 22 June 1865.
On board the U.S.S. Calena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Securely lashed to the side of the Oneida which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, the Calena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Jordan performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the action.
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