Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Master's Mate in the Union Navy. He entered the Navy at New York and was awarded the CMOH as a Boatswain's Mate and the General Order Number was 11, dated April 3, 1863. The place of action was Fort Hindman, Arkansas on January 10-11, 1863. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Byrnes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Master's Mate in the Union Navy. He entered the Navy at New York and was awarded the CMOH as a Boatswain's Mate and the General Order Number was 11, dated April 3, 1863. The place of action was Fort Hindman, Arkansas on January 10-11, 1863. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Louisville. Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Byrnes consistently showed "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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