Oscar E. Peck-Darien, CT
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 04.116 W 073° 28.770
18T E 627745 N 4547486
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Varuna during the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip on April 24, 1862. He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien, CT in the Fitch’s Home Veterans Section, Row A, Grave 6.
Waymark Code: WM104HC
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2019
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PECK, OSCAR E.
• Rank and organization: Second Class Boy, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Connecticut
• G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863
Citation: Peck served as second-class boy on board the Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Acting as powder boy of the after rifle, Peck served gallantly while the Varuna was repeatedly attacked and rammed and finally sunk. This was an extremely close-range action and, although badly damaged, the Varuna delivered shells abaft the Morgan's armor.
Armed Service: Navy
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