Henry Shutes-Philadelphia, PA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Wissahickon during the battle of New Orleans on April 24-25, 1862 and at Fort McAllister on February 27, 1863. He is buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, US Naval Plot, Philadelphia, PA in Section 2, Row 22, Grave 1.
Waymark Code: WM10GEA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2019
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He was born in 1804 in Baltimore, MD and died on September 10, 1889 in Philadelphia, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SHUTES, HENRY
• Rank and organization: Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maryland
• G.O. No.: 71, 15 January 1866
Citation: Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Wissahickon during the battle of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862; and in the engagement at Fort McAllister, 27 February 1863. Going on board the U.S.S. Wissahickon from the U.S.S. Don where his seamanlike qualities as gunner's mate were outstanding, Shutes performed his duties with skill and courage. Showing a presence of mind and prompt action when a shot from Fort McAllister penetrated the Wissahickon below the water line and entered the powder magazine, Shutes contributed materially to the preservation of the powder and safety of the ship.
Armed Service: Navy
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