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|---|---|
| Born | 1849 (age 175–176) Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Pocahontas |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Daniel C. Harrington (born 1849; date of death unknown) was a Union Army sailor in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.[1]
Harrington was born in Ireland, and emigrated to the United States, registering for the Navy in Massachusetts. Harrington as awarded the Medal of Honor for while serving on the USS Pocahontas in Harrington took part in a mission to find meat for his ship's crew, and in returning to the beach was fired upon. Several of his comrades were killed or wounded and Harrington helped the causalities.
His Medal of Honor was issued on April 3, 1863.[2]
It is not known when Harrington died or where he is buried.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Harrington, a landsman from the U.S.S. Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.[3]
References[]
- ↑ "Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_gl.html#HARRINGTOND. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ↑ "HARRINGTON, DANIEL C.". http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/571/harrington-daniel.php. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ "Valor awards for Daniel C. Harrington". http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=559. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
External links[]
"Daniel C. Harrington". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10123706. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
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