The Battle of Mobile Bay; And the Capture of Forts Powell, Gaines and Morgan, by the Combined Sea and Land Forces of the United States Under the ... Major-General Gordon Granger, August, 1864

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1878. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Samuel W. Davis, Ordinary Seaman on board of the United States steamer "Brooklyn," in'the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Displayed much courage, bravery, and coolness in acting as a lookout for torpedoes and other obstructions. Michael Hudson, Sergeant of Marines on board of the United States steamer " Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Conspicuous good conduct at his gun. "william: Halstead, Coxswain on board of the United States steamer " Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Coolness, bravery, and skill in the working of his gun. His conduct was particularly meritorious. Joseph Irlam, Seaman on board of the United States steamer " Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Stationed at the wheel; behaved with great coolness and bravery, sending the other two men who were stationed with him to replace men disabled at the guns. Nicholas Irwin, Seaman on board of the United States steamer "Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Very conspicuous for bravery, skill, coolness, and activity at his gun. John Irving, Coxswain on board of the United States steamer "Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5,1864. Very conspicuous for bravery, skill, coolness, and activity at his gun. Burnett Kenna, Quartermaster on board of the United States steamer "Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Coolness, bravery, and skill in the working of his gun. His conduct was particularly meritorious. Alexander Mack, Captain of Top on board of the United States steamer "Brooklyn," in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Activity, zeal, and skill displayed in handling his gun, as well as great courage. He was severely wounded. William Madden, Coal-heave...