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Civil War
James W. Verney
Chief Quartermaster · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865 · USS Pontoosuc
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Maine
- Action
- USS Pontoosuc
The citation
Official citation
Served as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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