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Civil War
William Talbott
Captain of the Forecastle · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
10 and 11 January 1863 · USS Louisville
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Action
- USS Louisville
The citation
Official citation
Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863. Carrying out his duties as captain of a 9_inch gun, Talbott was conspicuous for ability and bravery throughout this engagement with the enemy.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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