| John Anglin | |
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| Born: | October 6, 1850 |
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| Died: | September 6, 1905 (aged 54) |
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| Allegiance: | United States of America Union |
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| Branch: | United States Navy Union Navy |
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| Rank: | Cabin Boy |
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| Unit: | USS Pontoosuc |
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| Battles: | American Civil War • Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
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John Anglin (October 6, 1850 – September 6, 1905) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865. His last name name is often misspelled Angling.
Military service[]
Anglin volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy and was assigned as a Cabin Boy to the Union side-wheel gunboat USS Pontoosuc. His enlistment is credited to the state of Maine.
On January 15, 1865, the North Carolina Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher was taken by a combined Union storming party of sailors, marines, and soldiers under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Alfred Terry. Fifteen year-old Anglin was exposed to enemy fire while serving on the deck of the Pontoosuc.
Medal of Honor citation[]
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Cabin Boy John Angling, Template:Sic United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, North Carolina, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, Cabin Boy Angling Template:Sic was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 59 (June 22, 1865)
Action Date: January 15, 1865
Service: Navy
Rank: Cabin Boy
Division: U.S.S. Pontoosuc
See also[]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Second Battle of Fort Fisher
References[]
- Template:Hallofvalor Retrieved on June 10, 2010
- John Anglin (Medal of Honor) at Find a Grave Retrieved on June 10, 2010