United States of America
TP
U.S. Navy · United States 
Thomas Perry
1836
Thomas Perry served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
19 June 1864 · USS Kearsarge, off Cherbourg, France · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.
Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as captain of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Perry exhibited marked coolness and good conduct under the enemy fire and was recommended for gallantry by his divisional officer.
45, 31 December 1864.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as captain of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Perry exhibited marked coolness and good conduct under the enemy fire and was recommended for gallantry by his divisional officer.
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01m2vjejtxgry98hvr4548h5e9
Record added
September 19, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
September 20, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Thomas. Claim this record.
Shadow Box
Thomas Perry
U.S. Navy
Be the first to honor Thomas.
Leave a Tribute