Robert T. Clifford Explained

Robert T. Clifford
Birth Date:c. 1835
Death Date:July 24, 1873
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rank:Master-at-Arms
Awards: Medal of Honor

Robert Teleford Clifford (c. 1835 to July 24, 1873) was a Master-at-Arms in the United States Navy who fought in the American Civil War. Clifford received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the at New Topsail Inlet near Wilmington, North Carolina on 22 August 1863. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.[1] [2]

Biography

Clifford was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1835. He enlisted into the navy and served aboard the . He died on 24 July 1873.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 27 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Robert T. Clifford . 27 October 2013.