JOHN MCFARLAND MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL GRAVE STONE
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Listing Details
Location: SAINT PATRICK CEMETERY-1251 GORHAM STREET
City: LOWELL
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 1850
Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Photograph By: EMW
Submitted By: EN.WIKIPEDIA
Rank and Organization:
Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.
Citation:
Stationed at the wheel on board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful action against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, McFarland performed his duties with skill and courage and, when the Lackawanna ran into his ship and every man at the wheel was in danger of being crushed, remained steadfast at his station and continued to steer the ship.
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