Matthew Arther AKA Matthew Arthur-San Francisco, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 47.982 W 122° 27.798
10S E 547248 N 4183727
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Carondelet at Forts Henry and Donelson from February 6 to 14, 1862. He served in the military as an alias, Matthew Arther. His true name was Matthew Arthur. He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery in Section OS, Row 16, Site 1.
Waymark Code: WMYMF9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2018
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He was born in 1835 in Scotland and died on March 17, 1890 in San Francisco, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ARTHER, MATTHEW
• Rank and organization: Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
• Entered service at: Boston, Mass.
• G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.
Armed Service: Navy
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