U.S. Navy
Byrnes, JamesConflictCivil War
RankMaster's Mate
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, Brynes consistently showed “Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy.”
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