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Civil War
William Bond
Boatswain's Mate · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
19 June 1864 · Alabama off Cherbourg, France
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Action
- Alabama off Cherbourg, France
The citation
Official citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, Bond exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
