Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War in the Union Navy as a Quartermaster on board the "USS Oneida". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the Union Naval assault on Mobile Bay, Alabama on August 5, 1864. His citation reads "Acting as captain of the after 11-inch gun, and wounded in several places, Sheridan remained at his gun until the firing had ceased and then took the place of the signal quartermaster who had been injured by a fall. Recommended for his gallantry and intelligence, Sheridan served courageously throughout this battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram "CSS Tennessee" and the damaging of Fort Morgan". His Medal was issued on December 31, 1864.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War in the Union Navy as a Quartermaster on board the "USS Oneida". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the Union Naval assault on Mobile Bay, Alabama on August 5, 1864. His citation reads "Acting as captain of the after 11-inch gun, and wounded in several places, Sheridan remained at his gun until the firing had ceased and then took the place of the signal quartermaster who had been injured by a fall. Recommended for his gallantry and intelligence, Sheridan served courageously throughout this battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram "CSS Tennessee" and the damaging of Fort Morgan". His Medal was issued on December 31, 1864.
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Inscription
ERECTED BY
MARY E.
SHERIDAN,
IN MEMORY OF HER BELOVED HUSBAND
JAMES
SHERIDAN,
BORN MAY 27, 1833
DIED NOV. 3, 1893.
MARY E. SHERIDAN
WIFE OF THE LATE
JAMES SHERIDAN
DIED DEC. 26, 1908
AGED 79 YEARS
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