Coxswain U. S. S. Minnesota; temporarily on board the U. S. S. Mount Washington, Nansemond River, April 14, 1863.  “Performed every duty with the utmost coolness and courage, and showed an unsurpassed devotion to the service.” (G. O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

Plot: Naval 2, Row 18, Grave 4, Yeadon, PA  GPS: 39.93670*N, 075.24019*W, (Located by FOMMC, March 2013 at request of MOHHSUS)