U.S. Navy
Brownell, William P.ConflictCivil War
RankActing Master's Mate
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandUSS Benton
HometownNew York
Citation
Served as coxswain on board the USS Benton during the attack on Great Gulf Bay, 2 May 1863, and Vicksburg, 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties with coolness and courage, Brownell served gallantly against the enemy as captain of a 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf and Vicksburg and as a member of the Battery Benton before Vicksburg.
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