William R. Talbott-Bath, ME
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 55.518 W 069° 49.614
19T E 433620 N 4863908
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Louisville at the capture of Arkansas Post on January 10-11, 1863. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bath, ME in Section 4 East, Lot 11.
Waymark Code: WM10N5P
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2019
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He was born in 1812 and died on September 5, 1899. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TALBOTT, WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 32, 16 April 1865
Citation: Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863. Carrying out his duties as captain of a 9-inch gun, Talbott was conspicuous for ability and bravery throughout this engagement with the enemy.
Armed Service: Navy
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