James Jonas Madison-Fairview NJ
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Don.Morfe
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action at sea on the USS Ticonderoga on October 4, 1918. He is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview NJ in Section G, Block 9, Plot 22.
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Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2017
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He was born on May 20, 1884 in Jersey City, NJ and died on December 25, 1922 in Red Hook, NY.
His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MADISON, JAMES JONAS
Rank and Organization: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Naval Reserve Force. Born: 20 May 1884, Jersey City, N.J. Appointed from: Mississippi.
Citation:
For exceptionally heroic service in a position of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, when, on 4 October 1918, that vessel was attacked by an enemy submarine and was sunk after a prolonged and gallant resistance. The submarine opened fire at a range of 500 yards, the first shots taking effect on the bridge and forecastle, 1 of the 2 forward guns of the Ticonderoga being disabled by the second shot. The fire was returned and the fight continued for nearly 2 hours. Lt. Comdr. Madison was severely wounded early in the fight, but caused himself to be placed in a chair on the bridge and continued to direct the fire and to maneuver the ship. When the order was finally given to abandon the sinking ship, he became unconscious from loss of blood, but was lowered into a lifeboat and was saved, with 31 others, out of a total number of 236 on board.
Armed Service: Navy
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