John Woon

Boatswain's Mate · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

29 April 1863 · USS Pittsburg

Branch: U.S. Navy
Era: Civil War
Home state: New York
Action: USS Pittsburg

The citation

Official citation

Serving on board the U.S.S. Pittsburg, Mississippi River, 29 April 1863. Engaging the enemy batteries at Grand Gulf, the U.S.S. Pittsburg, although severely damaged and suffering many personnel casualties, continued to fire her batteries until ordered to withdraw. Taking part in a similar action after nightfall, the U.S.S. Pittsburg received further damage, but receiving no personnel casualities in the latter action. Woon showed courage and devotion to duty throughout these bitter engagements.

Sources

U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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