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Civil War
Matthew Arther
Signal Quartermaster · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
6 and 14 February 1862 · USS Carondelet
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Action
- USS Carondelet
The citation
Official citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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