Civil War
Edward Farrell
Quartermaster · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
24 April 1862 · USS Owasco
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- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- USS Owasco
The citation
Official citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Owasco during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Stationed at the masthead during these operations, Farrell observed and reported the effect of the fire of our guns in such a manner as to make his intelligence, coolness and capacity conspicuous.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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