Peter Cotton
Peter Cotton | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1839 New York, New York |
| Allegiance |  Yazoo Pass Expedition |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Ordinary Seaman Peter Cotton (born about 1839) was an American soldier who fought in the
Yazoo Pass Expedition between 23 and 27 December 1862. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.[1][2]
Biography
Cotton was born in New York, New York in 1839. He enlisted into the United States Navy.
Medal of Honor
Cotton served on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb in the Yazoo River expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Peter Cotton". Retrieved 24 November 2013.