The New York herald., 1863-07-20
The Naval Medal or Honor.


The Secretary OF the Navy issued tho following
order in recognition Of heroic conduct and extraordinary
courage and valuable services, which have won tho
s.medal Of honor"
NAVY DEPARTMENT July 10, 1863
The following named petty officers and others have been
recommended TO the department. aareeaby the requre
OF General order No. 10, OF April 8, 1893 such
enti,lc them the "medal Of honor authorized by
act OF Congress approved December a. 1861 to be be-
shall meet distinguish themselves BY gaan,ry in
action and other scamanlke Qualities during tho war;
George Bell captain o. the after guard United states ri
gate Santee pilot o the boat engaged cutting the
rebel armed schooner Royal Yacht from Galveston hay,
November 1861, and cvnccd more coolness in passing
and the rebel steamer General Rusk than
before witnessed by hts commanding officer.
Although severely wounded In the encounter displayed
extraordinary courage snder the most painful and trying
circumstances
William Thompfon signal quartermas'er, United states
hor I, 1891 steercd the ship with steady hand aud
bold heart under the batteries was wounded by piece
of shell but remained hs at ton until be fell from
loes of blood. Leg since amputated
John Williams Boaswains Mate, United States steamer
Nohican in tie action At Hilton Head November T. 1861.
Captain Of elcven-nch conspicuous for his cool
courage and pleasant, cheerful way Of fighting, losing
few shots and Inspiring his guns crew with bis manner.
Matthew Arthur Sigual Qgarternasier United states
steamer Carondeei, at the reduction o Forts Henry and
Donaldson February and IL, 1867 aud oner actions,
most faithfully, effectively and valiantls performed all
the duties OF signal and captin u red
bow gun, and conspicuous for vaor and devotion.
John Macke Corporal Of Marines United states steam
6nlena IN the attack Fort Darling a rurys Blur,
James river May Is ls62 particularly mentioned for hts
gallant conduct and services and sgna acts Of devotion
Mathew Mcclellaud first class fireman Joseph r. Van.
tne class fireman; John Rush, rst class fireman;
John Hicknan second cass fireman United states steam
er Richmond In the the Port Hudson batteries,
March IL 1863 when the re and other parts % tho
ship ed with hot steam from injury TO the boiler by
shot, these from the FIRST moment Of the casualty,
stood rmlv at their posts aud were conspicuous IN Their
exertons remedy The eyn by hauling the fires from
the injured boior-tbe heat being great from the
ON oncd ELECTS u ne and steam that they
compelled exhaustion, To relieve each other
eycfy few minutes until the work ACCOMPLISHED.
Robert Andcrson Qartermaster 70 the United states
steamers Crusader and Kcok exhibited Ia the former
vessel on all occasions In various skirmshes and hghts
the greatest aropdity and devotion m the latter vessel
during the attack Charleston, staiDned at the
wheel and when the shot penetrated scattering the iron
desired his commanding officer with b. persnn
i Peter Howard, Boats wan's Mate; Andrew Bfinn
man p. X. vaughn sergeant Of Marines, United states
batier,cs nieh. u March Il. lssa Commended tor real
and displayed In the performance Of unusual and
trying services whilst tbs vessel was aground and ex
Samuel woods seaman, United states steamer pinne
soa bot temporarily board the United states steamer
Mount Washington, NpnsemOnd river, April IL, 1893
fought his with the moet determined plunged
into the stream and endeavorcd shipnaic who
had been knocked overheard by she'll and oonsyie
sous for his tender care of the wounded.
Henry fhicbcrg seaman, United States steamer Min
nesota, but temporarily on beard the United states
steamer Mount Washington, Nansernond river Aps ia
Iso3 Conducted himself with ths highest oooiness and
courage, and vontecrei " 90 Hon to pilot house
watch the movements og the enemy, whtrh nusaoa he
until dcred down, although the bslk e~
thick around him, and three struck within few inches
| ol b. head.
Robert H. wo d. Coxsxan, uni,-d s,a,os steamer Min.
rescta but temporarily board the lntei states
Ter Mount ashngtou Nansenoud river April a. lso3,
hsayCd ith courage aud cs0i3css tht could be
SURPASSED; dd not leave hes pot although he bad
ccvel severe cuutuson tho hesi from partially
ball aud veuturei ~ an ocn hoai 70 carry haw
eer nnder heavy nrs.
Robert Jourdan Corsxain Uni,cd States steamer Mn
nrsua bot temporarily hoard the United states
Mount wasuirgton, Nanssmoot river, hii ~, lsoa
Performed every duty ~sh the uinns, ccoldces and
courage, and showed an snsuriased osvvupn W the
service.
1homas W. Hamilton. Quartaruaster United states
steamer CtelDaa IN an attack 90 tbe N'cksonrg batter
1 ie~, Nay ~ 1sss. was yev-rcy wonded while az The
wheel bit Afterwards returned 70 "icnd hand y and
had 20 be rent below.
Frank Bon Quartcrmas,er United States steamer cin
cnpett in attack the No~burg batteries, May "a.
1864 ccolncss 10 masing sISnas and mailing tbe nax
/ 10 the stump N the forcsiaf under heavy lrs.
1bofnts jenkins. seaman Martin McIiagh, seaman
Tbomas y. tocoran landsmsn Hen<y o~, boats rsins'
the vbksburg bsterev Mag ~, 1scS An censp,cos~-
for and bvavery under severely secuvate Or.
These no ordinary o pcrf,~ duty
| John woon BDstswAiss Hats tpItsd States stesrnes
Gulf April ~, Ises.had ben confined bi. hamnocs
scvcra days from s'skpess, yet nsrtsd and tsk
masd of the of ~heh he ~as csftslp fosght IL for
over two boury, and only ict when IJngef able 70
stand conduct tnnorfniy good.
Christopher Brepesn seaman. Cnited states steanss
sipg, tbut bcungns "a ths ropofado) IN the cap
Auru a and ~ iss7 BY ha exsse 10 ,bose
aolud hsn s,iraelei the particular st,enirn of his
eomca ossccr The life ard soul os the sua
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