William Madden

William Madden (born 1843) was a coal heaver in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role during the American Civil War.

For other people named Bill Madden, see Bill Madden (disambiguation).
William Madden
Born1843
England
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Union Navy
RankCoal heaver
UnitUSS Brooklyn (1858)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Madden enlisted in the Navy from New York in 1864.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Coal heaver, U.S. Navy.
Born: 1843, England. Accredited to: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation:

On board the USS Brooklyn during the successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips, which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Madden remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.[2]

See also

Notes
  1. "Lost to History". www.mohhsus.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  2. ""Madden, William" entry". Medal of Honor recipients. CMH. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-30.

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