George E. Read
Appearance
George E. Read | |
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Born | July 27, 1837 Rhode Island, US |
Died | December 7, 1910 Bristol, Rhode Island, US |
Place of burial | Ancient Littleneck Cemetery, East Providence, Rhode Island |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
Unit | USS Kearsarge |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
George E. Read (1838–1910) was an American sailor who received the Medal of Honor for valor in action during the American Civil War.
Biography
Read was born in
Cherbourg, France
. He was awarded his Medal of Honor for gallantry under fire exhibited while crewing the ship's Number 2 gun.
Read died in 1910 and was buried in Ancient Littleneck Cemetery in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1838, Rhode Island. Accredited to: Rhode Island. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864
Citation:
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
See also
References
- "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (M-Z)". Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 2007-12-28.