Benjamin Swearer-St Louis, MO
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 41.340 W 090° 17.928
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Pawnee during action against Fort Clark off Baltimore inlet, MD on August 29, 1861. He is buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Louis, MO in Section 25, Block F, Lot 6, Grave 2.
Waymark Code: WM10KZJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2019
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He was born on May 18, 1825 in Baltimore, MD and died on November 2, 1902 in St. Louis County, MO. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SWEARER, BENJAMIN
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maryland
• G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863
Citation: Embarked in a surfboat from the U.S.S. Pawnee during action against Fort Clark, off Baltimore Inlet, 29 August 1861. Taking part in a mission to land troops and to remain inshore and provide protection, Swearer rendered gallant service throughout the action and had the honor of being the first man to raise the flag on the captured fort.
Armed Service: Navy
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