Charles Bradley (sailor) explained

Charles Bradley
Birth Date:c. 1838
Birth Place:Ireland
Rank:Boatswain's Mate
Unit:USS Louisville
Battles:Battle of Fort Hindman
Awards: Medal of Honor

Boatswain's Mate Charles Bradley (born c. 1838) was an Irish sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Bradley received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the and the Battle of Fort Hindman on January 10 and 11, 1863. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.[1] [2]

Biography

Bradley was born in Ireland in about 1838. He enlisted in the Navy from New York, and was assigned to the USS Louisville.

Medal of Honor

Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed, "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L Index) Medal of Honor Recipients. live. 18 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20080815014432/http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/citations1.html . 2008-08-15 .
  2. Web site: Charles Bradley . 25 November 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020193748/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1566 . 20 October 2013 .