James K. L. Duncan-Milwaukee, WI
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Fort Hindman during the engagement at Harrisonburg, LA on March 2, 1864. He is buried in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI in Section 19, Site 41.
Waymark Code: WMYYXB
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
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He was born on July 6, 1845 in Frankfort Springs, PA and died on March 27, 1913 in Wood, WI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DUNCAN, JAMES K. L.
• Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 32, 16 April 1864
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Fort Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, La., 2 March 1864. Following a shellburst at one of the guns which started a fire at the cartridge tie, Duncan immediately seized the burning cartridge, took it from the gun and threw it overboard, despite the immediate danger to himself. Carrying out his duties through the entire engagement, Duncan served courageously during this action in which the Fort Hindman was raked severely with shot and shell from the enemy guns.
Armed Service: Navy
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