Peter Cotton

For the British gastroenterologist, see Peter B. Cotton.
Peter Cotton
Born 1839
New York, New York
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Ordinary Seaman
Unit New York United States Navy
Battles/wars Yazoo Pass Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

Ordinary Seaman Peter Cotton (born 1839) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cotton received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Baron DeKalb during the Yazoo Pass Expedition between 23 and 27 December 1862. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.[1][2]

Biography

Cotton was born in New York, New York in 1839. He enlisted into the United States Navy.

Medal of Honor citation

Cotton served on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb in the Yazoo River expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Peter Cotton". Retrieved 24 November 2013.