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U.S. Navy

William B. Poole

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge

BirthplaceMaine

Citation

Service as quartermaster on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Stationed at the helm, Poole steered the ship during the engagement in a cool and most creditable manner and was highly commended by his divisional officer for his gallantry under fire.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864