John G. Morrison-Brooklyn, NY
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Carondelet against the rebel ram Arkansas on the Yazoo River, MS on July 15, 1862. He is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in Section 9, Lot 359.
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Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2019
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He was born on November 3 1842 in Ireland and died on June 9, 1897 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MORRISON, JOHN G.
• Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy
• Entered service at: Lansingburg, N.Y.
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: Serving as coxswain on board the U.S.S. Carondelet, Morrison was commended for meritorious conduct in general and especially for his heroic conduct and his inspiring example to the crew in the engagement with the rebel ram Arkansas, Yazoo River, 15 July 1862. When the Carondelet was badly cut up, several of her crew killed, many wounded and others almost suffocated from the effects of escaped steam, Morrison was the leader when boarders were called on deck, and the first to return to the guns and give the ram a broadside as she passed. His presence of mind in time of battle or trial is reported as always conspicuous and encouraging.
Armed Service: Navy
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