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James Haley (sailor)

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James Haley (1824-?) was awarded the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War for his actions destroying the C.S.S Alabama. Haley was awarded the Medal of Honor when he "Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as captain of a gun during the bitter engagement, Haley exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly commended by his division officer for his gallantry and meritorious achievement under enemy fire."[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (G-L)". U.S. Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2017-03-10. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ "Captain of the Forecastle James Haley U.S. Navy". www.mohmuseum.org. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  3. ^ "Valor awards for James Haley". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-03-10.