John B. Frisbee-Winnegance, ME
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 43° 52.584 W 069° 49.752
19T E 433381 N 4858479
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Pinola during the attack against Fort Jackson and St. Philip and the taking of New Orleans on April 24, 1862. He is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Winnegance, ME.
Waymark Code: WMZ19X
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2018
Views: 0
He was born on January 7, 1825 in Phippsburg, ME and died on September 9, 1903 in Bath, ME. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FRISBEE, JOHN B.
• Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maine
• G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863
Citation: Served on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Pinola during action against Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and during the taking of New Orleans, 24 April 1862. While engaged in the bombardment of Fort St. Philip, Frisbee, acting courageously and without personal regard, closed the powder magazine which had been set afire by enemy shelling and shut off his avenue of escape, thereby setting a high example of bravery. He served courageously throughout these engagements which resulted in the taking of the Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in the surrender of New Orleans.
Armed Service: Navy
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.