Robert Graham (sailor)

Robert Graham
Born 1841
Died 1919
Rank Landsman
Battles/wars Battle of Plymouth

Robert Graham (1841 to July 28, 1919)[1] was a navy Landsman who was awarded the Medal of Honor.[2] He served in the Battle of Plymouth on October 31, 1864 on board the U.S.S. Tacony.[3] He was awarded the Medal of Honor for "Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Graham distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry."[4]

In 1881, Graham re-enlisted in the U.S. Marines under the name Fredrick Hall.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Robert Graham (1841 - 1919) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  2. 1 2 "Valor awards for Robert Graham". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  3. ↑ United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel (1910). Medal of Honor. p. 47.
  4. ↑ History, U.S. Army Center of Military. "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (G-L)". www.history.army.mil. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
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