Henry Thielberg-Jamaica Plain, MA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 17.442 W 071° 06.582
19T E 326073 N 4684208
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient on board the USS Mount Washington during the action on the Nansemond River, VA on April 14, 1863. He is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, MA in Section 22, Salvia Path, Lot 3762.
Waymark Code: WM10NT9
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
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He was born on December 31, 1828 in Schleswig, Germany and died on May 17, 1890 in Boston, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: THIELBERG, HENRY
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863
Citation: Serving temporarily on board the U.S.S. Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863. After assisting in hauling up and raising the flagstaff, Thielberg volunteered to go up on the pilothouse and observe the movements of the enemy and although 3 shells struck within a few inches of his head, remained at his post until ordered to descend.
Armed Service: Navy
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