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U.S. Navy

Robert N. Anderson

ConflictCivil War

RankActing Master's Mate

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandUSS Crusader and the USS Keokuk

Citation

Served on board the USS Crusader and the Keokuk during various actions of those vessels. Carrying out his duties skillfully while on board the USS Crusader, Q.M. Anderson, on all occasions, set forth the greatest intrepidity and devotion. During the attack on Charleston, while serving on board the USS Keokuk, Q.M. Anderson was stationed at the wheel when shot penetrated the house and, with the scattering of the iron, used his own body as a shield for his commanding officer.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863