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Civil War
Thomas Jenkins
Seaman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy. Biography not available
27 May 1863 · USS Cincinnati
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Action
- USS Cincinnati
The citation
Official citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shell fire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, Jenkins was conspicuously cool under the fire of the enemy, never ceasing to fight until this proud ship went down, "her colors nailed to the mast."
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
