Charles J. Bibber-Everett, MA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Agawam at Fort Fisher on December 23, 1864. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA in the Pilgrams Rest Section, Range 1, Lot 152.
Waymark Code: WMYNTX
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2018
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He was born on March 22, 1837 in Portland, ME and died on October 8, 1883 in Revere, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BIBBER, CHARLES J.
• Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maine
• G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation: Bibber served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher 23 December 1864. The powder boat, towed in by the Wilderness to prevent detection by the enemy, cast off and slowly steamed to within 300 yards of the beach. After fuses and fires had been lit and a second anchor with short scope let go to assure the boat's tailing inshore, the crew again boarded the Wilderness and proceeded a distance of 12 miles from shore. Less than 2 hours later the explosion took place, and the following day fires were observed still burning at the forts.
Armed Service: Navy
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