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Civil War
Christopher Brennan
Seaman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
24-25 April 1862 · USS Mississippi
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Action
- USS Mississippi
The citation
Official citation
On board the U.S.S. Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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