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Boatswain's Mate '''Charles Bradley''' (born 1838) was an [[Ireland|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 ''[[USS Louisville]]'' and the [[Battle of Fort Hindman]] on January 10 and 11, 1863. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.<ref name="History">{{Cite web |url=http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html |title=Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients |accessdate=25 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Projects">{{Cite web |url=http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1566 |title=Charles Bradley |accessdate=25 November 2013}}</ref> |
Boatswain's Mate '''Charles Bradley''' (born 1838) was an [[Ireland|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 ''[[USS Louisville]]'' and the [[Battle of Fort Hindman]] on January 10 and 11, 1863. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.<ref name="History">{{Cite web |url=http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html |title=Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients |accessdate=25 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Projects">{{Cite web |url=http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1566 |title=Charles Bradley |accessdate=25 November 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020193748/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1566 |archivedate=20 October 2013 |df= }}</ref> |
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Charles Bradley | |
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| Born | 1838 Ireland |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Unit | USS Louisville |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Fort Hindman |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Boatswain's Mate Charles Bradley (born 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 USS Louisville 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 1838. He enlisted in the Navy from New York, and was assigned to the USS Louisville.
Medal of Honor citation
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Charles Bradley". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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