There are twelve Medals awarded for actions on this day, from the Civil War through Vietnam, including a future US Senator. Two are posthumous.Civil War. Eight Medals, a mix of Navy and Army, covering three battles.BRINN, ANDREW Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Entered service at: New York. Birth: Scotland. G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Mississippi during her abandonment and firing in the engagement at Port Hudson, 14 March 1863. Remaining under enemy fire for 21/2 hours, Brinn remained on board the grounded vessel until all the abandoning crew had landed. After asking...
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