James Mifflin

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James Mifflin
born 1839
U.S. Navy poster featuring James Mifflin
Place of birth	Richmond, Virginia
Allegiance	United States Navy
Rank	Engineer's Cook
Unit	USS Brooklyn
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

James Mifflin (born 1839, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

Mifflin enlisted in the Navy from his home state of Virginia, and by 1864 was serving as an Engineer's Cook on the USS Brooklyn. During the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama on 5 August 1864, Mifflin stood fast and performed his ammunition supply duties despite enemy shellfire. For his conduct during this battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Engineer's Cook Miflin's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Mifflin remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.