U.S. Navy
Read, George E.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
HometownRhode Island
Citation
Served as seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the No. 2 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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