John Sullivan (Medal of Honor)

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John Sullivan
1839 – June 23, 1913 (aged 84)
Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	New York, N.Y.
Place of death	Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Allegiance	Union
Service/branch	Union Navy
Rank	Seaman
Unit	U.S.S. Monticello
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

John Sullivan (1839 – June 23, 1913) was born in New York, N.Y. and was a Union Navy Sailor during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions While serving abord the U.S.S. Monticello.

John Sullivan is interred at Harmony Grove Cemetery, in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.^[1]

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization:

Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1839, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.

Citation:

Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, N.C. 23 to 25 June 1864. Taking part in a reconnaissance of enemy defenses which covered a period of 2 days and nights, Sullivan courageously carried out his duties during this action, which resulted in the capture of a mail carrier and mail, the cutting of a telegraph wire, and the capture of a large group of prisoners. Although in immediate danger from the enemy at all times, Sullivan showed gallantry and coolness throughout this action which resulted in the gaining of much vital information of the rebel defenses.^[2]^[3]