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Civil War
Henry Thielberg
Seaman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
14 April 1863 · USS Mount
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Action
- USS Mount
The citation
Official citation
Serving temporarily on board the U.S.S. Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863. After assisting in hauling up and raising the flagstaff, Thielberg volunteered to go up on the pilothouse and observe the movements of the enemy and although 3 shells struck within a few inches of his head, remained at his post until ordered to descend.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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