Charles B. Woram AKA Charles B. Woran-Bronx, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 53.760 W 073° 52.332
18T E 594999 N 4527824
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, AL on August 5, 1864. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY in Section A, Range 95, Grave 23.
Waymark Code: WM114X6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2019
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In the military he spelled his last name Woram. He is buried as Woran. He was born on March 29, 1945 in Manhattan, NY and died on November 1, 1897 in Manhattan, NY.
His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WORAM, CHARLES B.
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Acting as an aid to the executive officer, Woram carried orders intelligently and correctly, distinguishing himself by his cool courage throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.
Armed Service: Navy
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