Richard Stout-Owego, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 06.666 W 076° 15.954
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Isaac Smith at Stono River SC on January 30, 1863. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, NY in Section 18, Lot 34. He was a POW.
Waymark Code: WM10KCH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2019
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He was born on October 19, 1834 in Owego, NY and died on August 6, 1896 in Owego, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: STOUT, RICHARD
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 32, 16 April 1864
Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Isaac Smith, Stono River, 30 January 1863. While reconnoitering on the Stono River on this date the U.S.S. Isaac Smith became trapped in a rebel ambush. Fired on from two sides, she fought her guns until disabled. Suffering heavy casualties and at the mercy of the enemy who was delivering a raking fire from every side, she struck her colors out of regard for the wounded aboard, and all aboard were taken prisoners. Carrying out his duties bravely through this action, Stout was severely wounded and lost his right arm while returning the rebel fire.
Armed Service: Navy
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