U.S. Navy
Weeks, Charles H.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Montauk
HometownNew Jersey
Citation
Served as captain of the foretop on board the USS Montauk, 21 September 1864. During the night of 21 September, when fire was discovered in the magazine lightroom of that vessel, causing a panic and demoralizing the crew, Weeks, notwithstanding the cry of “fire in the magazine,” displayed great presence of mind and rendered valuable service in extinguishing the flames which were imperiling the ship and the men on board.
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