William Madden
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| William Madden | |
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| Born 1843 | |
 William Madden, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | England |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | Union Navy |
| Rank | Coal Heaver |
| Unit | USS Brooklyn |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
- See also Bill Madden for the musician and Bill Madden (sportswriter) for the columnist.
William Madden was a Coal Heaver in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role during the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy.
Born: 1843, England. Accredited to: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during the successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips, which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Madden 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]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Madden, William" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients. CMH (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
[edit] References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- "Madden, William". Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
[edit] External links
- William Madden at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
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