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William Martin
1839
William Martin served the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
24 April 1862 · USS Varuna, Forts Jackson and St. Philip · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. His ship was taken under furious fire by the rebel Morgan and severely damaged by ramming. Steadfast at his station through the thickest of the fight, Martin inflicted damage on the enemy, remaining cool and courageous although the Varuna, so badly damaged that she was forced to beach, was finally sunk.
11, 3 April 1863.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11, 3 April 1863.
Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. His ship was taken under furious fire by the rebel Morgan and severely damaged by ramming. Steadfast at his station through the thickest of the fight, Martin inflicted damage on the enemy, remaining cool and courageous although the Varuna, so badly damaged that she was forced to beach, was finally sunk.
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