U.S. Navy
Gardner, WilliamConflictCivil War
RankShip's Cook
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Galena
Citation
As seaman on board the USS Galena in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Serving gallantly during this fierce battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan. Gardner behaved with conspicuous coolness under the fire of the enemy.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as William GardnerU.S. Navy
Civil War
Label
Saunders, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Ward, James RichardU.S. NavyConflict: World War II
Desomer, AbrahamU.S. NavyConflict:
Logan, HughU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Sullivan, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Zuiderveld, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict:
Chadwick, Leonard B.U.S. NavyConflict:
Campbell, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Parker, AlexanderU.S. NavyConflict:
Taylor, JohnU.S. NavyConflict:
Wood, Robert B.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Lassen, Clyde EverettU.S. NavyConflict: Vietnam War
Carmin, Isaac HarrisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Johns, ElishaU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Scofield, David H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Chapin, Alaric B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Smith, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Weir, Henry CaryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Holland, Milton MurrayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hills, William GilesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rutherford, John T.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cronin, CorneliusU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Grant, GabrielU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jackson, Frederick RandolphU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
