U.S. Navy
Logan, HughConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandUSS Rhode Island
HometownGlasgow
Citation
On board the USS Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on 30 December 1862. After the Monitor sprang a leak and went down, Logan courageously risked his life in a gallant attempt to rescue members of the crew. Although sacrificing his life during the hazardous operation, he had made every effort possible to save the lives of his fellow men.
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