James Byrnes (sailor) explained

James Byrnes
Birth Date:1838
Birth Place:Ireland
Death Place:Manhattan, New York, US
Placeofburial:Calvary Cemetery (Queens, New York)
Birth Name:James Fisher
Rank:Boatswain's Mate
Unit:USS Louisville
Battles:Battle of Fort Hindman
Awards: Medal of Honor

Boatswain's Mate James Byrnes (born James Fisher; 1838 – February 9, 1882) was an Irish sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Byrnes received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the during the Battle of Fort Hindman. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.[1] [2]

Biography

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 30 November 2013.
  2. Web site: James Byrnes . 30 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203052656/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1462 . 3 December 2013 . live .