Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy on board the "USS Monadnock". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action during several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina on December 24 and 25, 1864, and 13, 14, and January 13 to 15, 1865. His citation reads "With his ship anchored well inshore to insure perfect range against the severe fire of rebel guns, Dunn continued his duties when the vessel was at anchor, as her propellers were kept in motion to make her turrets bear, and the shooting away of her chain might have caused her to ground. Disdainful of shelter despite severe weather conditions, he inspired his shipmates and contributed to the success of his vessel in reducing the enemy guns to silence."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy on board the "USS Monadnock". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action during several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina on December 24 and 25, 1864, and 13, 14, and January 13 to 15, 1865. His citation reads "With his ship anchored well inshore to insure perfect range against the severe fire of rebel guns, Dunn continued his duties when the vessel was at anchor, as her propellers were kept in motion to make her turrets bear, and the shooting away of her chain might have caused her to ground. Disdainful of shelter despite severe weather conditions, he inspired his shipmates and contributed to the success of his vessel in reducing the enemy guns to silence."
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