No verified public-domain photo is on file yet.

Civil War

Timothy Sullivan

Coxswain · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

Date not recorded · USS Louisville

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

The citation

Official citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville during various actions of that vessel. During the engagements of the Louisville, Sullivan served as first captain of a 9_inch gun and throughout his period of service was "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action."

Sources

More from this battle

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

Audio credits