William M. Carr-Norfolk, VA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Richmond against the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA in the Section South East, Lot 309.
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Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2018
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He was born on November 25, 1829 in Baltimore, MD and died on May 2, 1884 in Newtown, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CARR, WILLIAM M.
• Rank and organization: Master-at-Arms, U.S. Navy
• G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Carr performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the prolonged battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the successful attacks carried out on Fort Morgan.
Armed Service: Navy
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