U.S. Navy
Read, Charles A.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
Citation
Served as coxswain on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first sponger of the pivot gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
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