U.S. Navy
Verney, James W.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandUSS Pontoosuc
HometownBath, Maine
Citation
Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
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