Medal of Honor Recipients

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January 16, 2005

Medal of Honor Recipient: Paymaster's Steward Michael Aheam

Rank and organization: Paymaster's Steward, U.S. Navy. Enlisted in: France. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.

Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by his divisional officer for gallantry under enemy fire.

posted by Poison Pero | 1/16/2005

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