Nicholas Lear
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| Nicholas Lear | |
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| Born 1826 | |
 Nicholas Lear, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Rhode Island |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit | U.S.S. New Ironsides |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Nicholas Lear was a Quartermaster in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization. Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1826, Rhode Island. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865.
Citation:
- Lear served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865. The ship steamed in and took the lead in the ironclad division close inshore and immediately opened its starboard battery in a barrage of well-directed fire to cause several fires and explosions and dismount several guns during the first 2 days of fighting. Taken under fire as she steamed into position on 13 January, the New Ironsides fought all day and took on ammunition at night despite severe weather conditions. When the enemy came out of his bombproofs to defend the fort against the storming party, the ship's battery disabled nearly every gun on the fort facing the shore before the cease-fire order was given by the flagship.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "NICHOLAS LEAR" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
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| NAME | Nicholas Lear |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rhode Island |
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