U.S. Navy
Pease, JoachimConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
HometownFogo Island
Citation
Served as seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as loader on the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Pease exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by the divisional officer for gallantry under fire.
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