Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He true name was William Blagden. He entered the service at New York, New York. He served as a Ship's Cook in the Union Navy. His CMOH was General Order 45, dated December 31, 1864. His citation reads "On board the USS Brooklyn during 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, Blagheen 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 destructin of batteries at Fort Morgan."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He true name was William Blagden. He entered the service at New York, New York. He served as a Ship's Cook in the Union Navy. His CMOH was General Order 45, dated December 31, 1864. His citation reads "On board the USS Brooklyn during 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, Blagheen 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 destructin of batteries at Fort Morgan."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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