Robert Jourdan
Details on Robert’s life outside the Navy only include his birth in New York City and his probable birth year of 1825. He first enlisted in 1855 and remained a…
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This service member began his military life as an Army private, but eight days after his honorable discharge, he thought he’d try the Navy and see the world. Joseph was…
Read MoreJohn Laverty
There are more than 3400 Medal of Honor winners, but John is one of only 19 who have won the award on two separate occasions. He is also one of…
Read MoreCharles Baker
The section of Washington, D.C. known as Georgetown is where Charles was born in 1809, although at that time it was a separate municipality within the District of Columbia. Nothing…
Read MoreHenry Shutes
Born in 1804 in Baltimore, Maryland, Henry was an experienced mariner when the Civil War began. The earliest enlistment record found was from 1858, showing he had 22 years of…
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