U.S. Navy
Arther, MatthewConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandUSS Carondelet
Citation
Served on board the USS Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.
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