U.S. Navy
Angling, JohnConflictCivil War
RankCabin Boy First Class
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandUSS Pontoosuc
HometownPortland, Maine
Citation
Served on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, C.B. Angling was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
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