Thomas Jones-Annapolis, MD
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Ticonderoga during the attacks on Fort Fisher on 24, 25, December 1864 and 13 to 15, January 1865. He is buried in the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, MD in Section 6, Lot 1531,
Waymark Code: WMZC6H
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2018
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He was born in 1820 in Baltimore, MD and died on December 11, 1892 in Annapolis, MD. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JONES, THOMAS
• Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maryland
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13 to 15 January 1865. Despite heavy return fire by the enemy and the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott rifle which killed 8 men and wounded 12 more, Jones, as captain of a gun, performed his duties with skill and courage during the first 2 days of battle. As his ship again took position on the line on the 13th, he remained steadfast as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries on shore, and thereafter, as she materially lessened the power of guns on the mound which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one side of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.
Armed Service: Navy
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