U.S. Navy
Farrell, EdwardConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandUSS Owasco
HometownSaratoga, New York
Citation
Served on board the USS Owasco during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Stationed at the masthead during these operations, Farrell observed and reported the effect of the fire of our guns in such a manner as to make his intelligence, coolness and capacity conspicuous.
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