U.S. Navy
Brennan, ChristopherConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandUSS Mississippi (temporarily assigned USS Colorado)
Citation
On board the USS Mississippi during attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and during the taking of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. Taking part in the actions which resulted in the damaging of the Mississippi and several casualties on it, Brennan showed skill and courage throughout the entire engagements which resulted in the taking of St. Philip and Jackson and in the surrender of New Orleans.
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