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U.S. Navy

Charles Bradley

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandUSS Louisville

Citation

Served on board the USS Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed, “Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy.”

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

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Paul Frederick FosterU.S. NavyConflict: Veracruz Expedition

Christopher FowlerU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

John James DoranU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Hans JohnsenU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Walter ElmoreU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

John EnrightU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

John GradyU.S. NavyConflict: Veracruz Expedition

John Peter JohansonU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

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