There are seven Medals awarded for actions on this day, ranging from the Civil War to World War II, with combat and naval lifesaving Medals. One is posthumous.Civil War. Three more sailors getting Medals for the Fort Fisher campaign.ANGLING, JOHN Rank and organization: Cabin Boy, U.S. Navy. Born: 1850, Portland, Maine. Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, C.B. Angling was recommended for gallantry and skill and for...
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