Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Contraband in the Union Navy. He entered the service at Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia. His citation reads: "On board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River (South Carolina), 25 December 1863, in an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Serving the rifle gun, Blake, an escaped slave, carried out his duties bravely throughout the engagement, which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Contraband in the Union Navy. He entered the service at Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia. His citation reads: "On board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River (South Carolina), 25 December 1863, in an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Serving the rifle gun, Blake, an escaped slave, carried out his duties bravely throughout the engagement, which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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