U.S. Navy
Bickford, John F.ConflictCivil War
RankMaster's Mate
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
HometownTremont, Maine
Citation
Served on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the pivot gun during this bitter engagement Bickford exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
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