U.S. Navy
Poole, William B.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
HometownMaine
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.
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