William P. Brownell-New Bedford, MA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay on May 2, 1863 and on Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, MA in Section GG, Lot 31.
Waymark Code: WMYR34
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2018
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He was born on July 12, 1839 in New Bedford, MA and died on April 26, 1915 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BROWNELL, WILLIAM P.
• Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 32, 16 April 1864
Citation: Served as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg.
Armed Service: Navy
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