James W. Verney-Dorchester, MA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 16.566 W 071° 03.546
19T E 330205 N 4682484
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, NC from December 24, 1864 to February 22, 1865. He is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, MA in the Oak Hill Section, Range H, Lot 150.
Waymark Code: WM10TVA
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2019
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He was born on January 17, 1834 in Bath, ME and died on November 29, 1902 in Boston, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: VERNEY, JAMES W.
• Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maine
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: Served as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
Armed Service: Navy
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