John F. Bickford

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John F. Bickford
March 12, 1843(1843-03-12) – April 28, 1927 (aged 84)
John F. Bickford, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Tremont, Maine.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Master's Mate
Awards	Medal of Honor

John F. Bickford (March 12, 1843– April 28, 1927) received the Medal of Honor in the American Civil War. John was born in March 12, 1843 in Tremont, Maine.

1 Biography
2 Medal of Honor citation
3 See also
4 References

[edit] Biography

Bickford was a Master's Mate in the US Navy, on 31 December 1864, he "Served on board the USS Kearsarge (1861) when she destroyed the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the pivot gun during this bitter engagement Bickford exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer".

John died on April 28, 1927. He is buried in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy. Born: 1843, Tremont, Maine. Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.

Citation:

Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the pivot gun during this bitter engagement Bickford exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.