U.S. Navy
Howard, MartinConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Tacony
Citation
Served on board the USS Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Howard distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.
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