Richard Stout

Richard Stout

Landsman Richard Stout
Born 19 Oct 1834
New York
Died August 6, 1896 (aged 59–60)
Owego, New York
Place of burial Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Landsman
Unit USS Isaac Smith
Battles/wars

American Civil War

  • Battle of Stono River
Awards Medal of Honor

Richard Stout (1836 – August 6, 1896) was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Stono River.

On January 30, 1863, Stout was serving as a Landsman on the USS Isaac Smith when his ship was ambushed and captured by Confederate forces while operating on the Stono River in South Carolina. For his conduct during this action, in which he was badly wounded, Stout was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 16, 1864.

Stout died at age 59 or 60 and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, New York.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1836, New York. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 32, April 16, 1864.

Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Isaac Smith, Stono River, 30 January 1863. While reconnoitering on the Stono River on this date the U.S.S. Isaac Smith became trapped in a rebel ambush. Fired on from two sides, she fought her guns until disabled. Suffering heavy casualties and at the mercy of the enemy who was delivering a raking fire from every side, she struck her colors out of regard for the wounded aboard, and all aboard were taken prisoners. Carrying out his duties bravely through this action, Stout was severely wounded and lost his right arm while returning the rebel fire.[2][3]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Richard Stout". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
  2. ↑ ""Civil War Medal of Honor citations" (S-Z): Stout, Richard". AmericanCivilWar.com. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
  3. ↑ "Medal of Honor website (M-Z): Stout, Richard". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2007-11-09.

References

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