The Battle of Mobile Bay was an engagement that occurred on August 5, 1864 during the American Civil War. The federal fleet, commanded by Rear Adm. David G. Farragut, assisted by a contingent of soldiers, attacked a smaller Confederate fleet led by Adm. Franklin Buchanan and three forts that guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay.
The battle was marked by Farragut's seemingly rash but successful run through a minefield that had just claimed one of his ironclad monitors, enabling his fleet to get beyond the range of the shore-based guns. This was followed by a reduction of the Confederate fleet to a single vessel, ironclad CSS Tennessee. Tennessee did not then retire, but engaged the entire Northern fleet. The armor on Tennessee gave her an advantage that enabled her to inflict more injury than she received, but she could not overcome the imbalance in numbers.
She was eventually reduced to a motionless hulk, unable either to move or to reply to the guns of the Union fleet. Her captain then surrendered, ending the battle. With no Navy to support them, the three forts within days also surrendered. Complete control of the lower Mobile Bay thus passed to the Union forces.
Mobile had been the last important port on the Gulf of Mexico east of the Mississippi River remaining in Confederate possession, so its closure was the final step in completing the blockade in that region. This Union victory, together with the capture of Atlanta, was extensively covered by Union newspapers and was a significant boost for Abraham Lincoln's bid for re-election three months after the battle.
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Because of the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.[1]
Recipients[]
Aboard USS Brooklyn[]
USS Brooklyn between 1890 and 1901
| Name | Service | Rank | Date | Comments |
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| William Blagheen | Navy | Ship's Cook | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| John Brown | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| William H. Brown | Navy | Landsman | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. |
| John L. M. Cooper | Navy | Coxswain | Aug 5, 1864 | 1st award: Heroic conduct. Receieved a 2nd Medal of Honor April 26, 1865 for rescuing a wounded comrade from a fire . |
| Samuel W. Davis | Navy | Ordinary seaman | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864 |
| J. Henry Denig | Marine Corps | Sergeant | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Richard Dennis | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| William Halstead | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Michael Hudson | Marine Corps | Sergeant | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864 |
| Joseph Irlam | Navy | Seaman | August 5, 1864 | Stationed at the wheel on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When heavy enemy fire struck down several men at their guns and replacements were not available, Irlam voluntarily released 2 men who were stationed with him and carried on at the wheel with the assistance of only one of the crew throughout the furious battle. |
| John Irving | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Nicholas Irwin | Navy | Seaman | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite severe damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks from stem to stern, Irwin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious battle which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. |
| Barnett Kenna | Navy | Quartermaster | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| James Machon | Navy | Boy | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| Alexander Mack | Navy | Captain of the Top | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| William Madden | Navy | Coal Heaver | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| James Mifflin | Navy | Engineer's Cook | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| William Nichols | Navy | Quartermaster | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| Miles M. Oviatt | Marine Corps | Corporal | Aug 5, 1864 | For actions against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay. |
| Edward Price | Navy | Coxswain | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay. |
| James E. Sterling | Navy | Coal Heaver | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| Samuel Todd | Navy | Quartermaster | Aug 5, 1864 | Stationed at the conn on board the USS Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
Aboard USS Hartford[]
| Image | Name | Service | Rank | Date | Comments |
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Wilson Brown | Navy | Landsman | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. |
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Bartholomew Diggins | Navy | Ordinary seaman | August 5, 1864 | On board the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Richard D. Dunphy | Navy | Coal Heaver | August 5, 1864 | On board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, Dunphy performed his duties with skill and courage throughout this fierce engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee. |
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Thomas Fitzpatrick | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | As captain of the No. 1 gun on board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford, during action against rebel gunboats, the ram Tennessee and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Martin Freeman | Navy | Civilian pilot | August 5, 1864 | As pilot of the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during action against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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James R. Garrison | Navy | Coal Heaver | August 5, 1864 | On board the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during successful engagements against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. When a shell struck his foot and severed one of his toes, Garrison remained at his station at the shell whip and, after crudely bandaging the wound, continued to perform his duties until severely wounded by another shellburst. |
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John Lawson | Navy | Landsman | Aug 5, 1864 | For staying at his post despite being wounded |
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John C. McFarland | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | Aug 5, 1864 | For not leaving his post while under fire during successful action against Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay. |
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Charles Melville | Navy | Ordinary seaman | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the flagship USS Hartford during action against rebel gunboats, the ram Tennessee, and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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Thomas O'Connell | Navy | Coal Heaver | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the flagship USS Hartford, during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. |
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William Pelham | Navy | Landsman | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the flagship USS Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
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William A. Stanley | Navy | Shell Man | Aug 5, 1864 | Shell man on No. 8 on board the USS Hartford during successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
Aboard USS Lackawanna[]
| Name | Service | Rank | Date | Comments |
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| John M. Burns | Navy | Seaman | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| Michael Cassidy | Navy | Landsman | August 5, 1864 | Served on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Louis G. Chaput | Navy | Landsman | August 5, 1864 | For actions aboard the U.S.S. Lackawana during the American Civil War |
| Patrick Dougherty | Navy | Landsman | August 5, 1864 | As a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, Dougherty acted gallantly without orders when the powder box at his gun was disabled under the heavy enemy fire, and maintained a supply of powder throughout the prolonged action. Dougherty also aided in the attacks on Fort Morgan and in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee. |
| John Edwards | Navy | Captain of the Top | August 5, 1864 | As second captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Wounded when an enemy shell struck, Edwards refused to go below for aid and, as heavy return fire continued to strike his vessel, took the place of the first captain and carried out his duties during the prolonged action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. |
| Samuel W. Kinnaird | Navy | Landsman | August 5, 1864 | Served as a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Adam McCullock | Navy | Seaman | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| William Phinney | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram, Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| John Smith | Navy | Captain of Forecastle | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Lackawanna during the successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| George Taylor | Navy | Armorer | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. |
| James Ward | Navy | Quarter Gunner | Aug 5, 1864 | Serving as gunner on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Daniel Whitfield | Navy | Quartermaster | Aug 5, 1864 | Serving as quartermaster on board the USS Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
Aboard USS Metacomet[]
| Name | Service | Rank | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Avery | Navy | Seaman | August 5, 1864 | Braved galling enemy fire to aid the rescue of USS Tecumseh (1863) crewmen |
| Charles Baker | Navy | Quarter Gunner | August 5, 1864 | Braved galling enemy fire to aid the rescue of USS Tecumseh (1863) crewmen |
| John Donnelly | Navy | Ordinary seaman | August 5, 1864 | Served on board the U.S.S. Metacomet. As a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, Donnelly braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe. |
| John Harris | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | August 5, 1864 | As captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Metacomet, Harris was a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the officers and crew of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh, when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Henry Johnson | Navy | Seaman | August 5, 1864 | As seaman on board the U.S.S. Metacomet, Johnson served as a member of the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing the enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. He braved the enemy fire which was said by the admiral to be "one of the most galling" he had ever seen, and aided in rescuing from death 10 of the crew of the Tecumseh, thereby eliciting the admiration of both friend and foe. |
| Patrick Murphy | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | Aug 5, 1864 | Served as boatswain's mate on board the USS Metacomet, during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Daniel Noble | Navy | Landsman | Aug 5, 1864 | As landsman on board the USS Metacomet, Noble served among the boat's crew which went to the rescue of the U.S. Monitor Tecumseh when that vessel was struck by a torpedo in passing enemy forts in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Thomas Taylor | Navy | Coxswain | Aug 5, 1864 | Served on board the USS Metacomet during the action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
Aboard USS Oneida[]
William D. Newland
| Name | Service | Rank | Date | Comments |
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| John E. Jones | Navy | Quartermaster | August 5, 1864 | Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Stationed at the wheel during the fierce action, Jones, though wounded, carried out his duties gallantly by going to the poop to assist at the signals after the wheel ropes were shot away and remained there until ordered to reeve new wheel ropes. |
| Thomas Kendrick | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| David Naylor | Navy | Landsman | Aug 5, 1864 | For his actions while on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864 |
| William D. Newland | Navy | Ordinary seaman | Aug 5, 1864 | Newland distinguished himself on board the USS Oneida for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan. |
| John Preston | Navy | Landsman | Aug 5, 1864 | Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| James S. Roantree | Marine Corps | Sergeant | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Oneida during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| James Sheridan | Navy | Quartermaster | Aug 5, 1864 | Served as quartermaster on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay 5 August 1864. |
| Charles B. Woram | Navy | Seaman | Aug 5, 1864 | Served on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
Aboard USS Richmond[]
Cornelius Cronin
| Name | Service | Rank | Date | Comments |
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| Thomas E. Atkinson | Navy | Yeoman | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864; commended for coolness and energy in supplying the rifle ammunition, which was under his sole charge, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning of 5 August 1864. |
| John Brazell | Navy | Quartermaster | August 5, 1864 | Served on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the action at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, where he was recommended for coolness and good conduct as a gun captain during that engagement which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the destruction of Fort Morgan. Brazell served gallantly throughout the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and was present at the surrender of New Orleans while on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn. |
| Robert Brown | Navy | Captain of the Top | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. |
| William M. Carr | Navy | Master-at-Arms | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| James B. Chandler | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Thomas Cripps | Navy | Quartermaster | August 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Cripps fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. |
| Cornelius Cronin | Navy | Chief Quartermaster | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864 |
| Charles Deakin | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | August 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Deakin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. He also participated in the actions at Forts Jackson and St. Philip. |
| William Densmore | Navy | Chief Boatswain's Mate | August 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Densmore fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. |
| William Doolen | Navy | Coal Heaver | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864 |
| Adam Duncan | Navy | Boatswain's Mate | August 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Duncan fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the prolonged battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the successful attacks carried out on Fort Morgan. |
| Hugh Hamilton | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Thomas Hayes | Navy | Coxswain | August 5, 1864 | As Captain of No. 1 gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Cool and courageous at his station throughout the prolonged action, Hayes maintained fire from his gun on Fort Morgan and on ships of the Confederacy despite extremely heavy return fire. |
| John H. James | Navy | Captain of the Top | August 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| William Jones | Navy | Captain of the Top | August 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Rlchmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| James Martin, II | Marine Corps | Sergeant | Aug 5, 1864 | Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Sgt. Martin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious 2 hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. |
| James McIntosh | Navy | Captain of the Top | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Andrew Miller | Marine Corps | Sergeant | Aug 5, 1864 | Served board the USS Richmond during Battle of Fort Morgan. |
| James H. Morgan | Navy | Captain of the Top | Aug 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| George Parks | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Hendrick Sharp | Navy | Seaman | Aug 5, 1864 | As captain of a 100_pounder rifle gun on topgallant forecastle on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Lebbeus Simkins | Navy | Coxswain | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| James Smith | Navy | Captain of the Forecastle | Aug 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the U.S.S: Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| John Smith | Navy | Second Captain of the Top | Aug 5, 1864 | As captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Oloff Smith | Navy | Coxswain | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864 |
| Walter B. Smith | Navy | Ordinary seaman | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| David Sprowle | Marine Corps | Orderly Sergeant | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Alexander H. Truett | Navy | Coxswain | Aug 5, 1864 | On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| William Wells | Navy | Quartermaster | Aug 5, 1864 | As landsman and lookout on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
Aboard Other ships[]
| Name | Service | Rank | Location | Date | Comments |
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| William Gardner | Navy | Seaman | Aboard the USS Galena | August 5, 1864 | As seaman on board the U.S.S. Galena in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Serving gallantly during this fierce battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan. Gardner behaved with conspicuous coolness under the fire of the enemy. |
| Andrew Jones | Navy | Chief Boatswain's Mate | Aboard the USS Chickasaw | August 5, 1864 | Served as chief boatswain's mate on board the U.S. Ironclad, Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Although his enlistment was up, Jones volunteered for the battle of Mobile Bay, going on board the Chickasaw from the Vincennes where he then carried out his duties gallantly throughout the engagement with the enemy which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee. |
| Thomas Jordan | Navy | Quartermaster | Aboard the USS Galena | August 5, 1864 | On board the U.S.S. Galena during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Edward S. Martin | Navy | Quartermaster | Aboard the USS Galena | Aug 5, 1864 | Securely lashed to the side of the Oneida which had suffered the loss of her steering apparatus and an explosion of her boiler from enemy fire, the Galena aided the stricken vessel past the enemy forts to safety. Despite heavy damage to his ship from raking enemy fire, Martin performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the action |
| James Seanor | Navy | Master at Arms | Aboard the USS Chickasaw | Aug 5, 1864 | Served as master_at_arms on board the U.S. Ironclad Chickasaw, Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. |
| Edward B. Young | Navy | Coxswain | Aboard the USS Galena | Aug 5, 1864 | For his actions during the attack on enemy forts at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864 |
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