U.S. Navy
Harrington, Daniel C.ConflictCivil War
RankActing Master's Mate
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandUSS Pocahontas
Citation
Harrington, a landsman from the USS Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to procure meat for the ship’s crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action, Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the casualties.
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