James Mifflin

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James Mifflin
Born 1839
U.S. Navy poster featuring James Mifflin
U.S. Navy poster featuring James Mifflin
Place of birth Richmond, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch 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.

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Rank and Organization:

Engineer's Cook, U.S. Navy. Born: 1839, Richmond, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.

Citation:

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.[1]

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  1. ^ Mifflin,James, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. American Civil War website (2007-11-08). Retrieved on 2007-11-08.

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This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain.