John C. McFarland-Lowell, MA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Hartford during the attack on Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. He is buried in Lowell Cemetery, Lowell MA in the GAR Section, Plot 255, Sycamore Path. He originally was buried in Edson Cemetery, Lowell, MA.
Waymark Code: WMZMTC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2018
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He was born in 1840 in Boston, MA and died on October 3, 1881 in Lowell, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McFARLAND, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation: Stationed at the wheel on board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful action against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, McFarland performed his duties with skill and courage and, when the Lackawanna ran into his ship and every man at the wheel was in danger of being crushed, remained steadfast at his station and continued to steer the ship.
Armed Service: Navy
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