James Machon (born c. 1848) was a cabin boy in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
James Machon | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1848 England |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Cabin boy |
| Unit |  USS Brooklyn |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization: Boy, U.S. Navy.
Born: 1848, England. Accredited to: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Machon remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.[1]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ ""Machon, James" entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. 2007. Archived from the original on 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
References edit
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- "Machon, James". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
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