U.S. Navy
Thielberg, HenryConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandUSS Mount Washington (temporarily assigned USS Minnesota)
Citation
Serving temporarily on board the USS Mount Washington during the Nansemond River action, 14 April 1863. After assisting in hauling up and raising the flagstaff, Thielberg volunteered to go up on the pilothouse and observe the movements of the enemy and although 3 shells struck within a few inches of his head, remained at his post until ordered to descend.
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