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Civil War
James Saunders
Quartermaster · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
19 June 1864 · Alabama off Cherbourg, France
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Action
- Alabama off Cherbourg, France
The citation
Official citation
Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the bitter engagement, Saunders was prompt in reporting damages done to both ships, and it is testified to by Commodore Winslow that he is deserving of all commendation, both for gallantry and for encouragement of others in his division.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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