Breen, John - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Navy

Breen, John

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandUSS Commodore Perry

BirthplaceNew York, New York

Citation

On board the USS Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862