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LC-USZ62-118553: Battle of Mobile Bay, August 1864. Landsman John Lawson, Medal of Honor

LC-USZ62-118553: Battle of Mobile Bay, August 1864.  Landsman John Lawson, Medal of Honor.  Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism aboard USS Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.  Collected by William Edward Burqhardt Du Bois, circa 1900. During the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, while serving as a member of the ship's berth deck ammunition party, he was seriously wounded but remained at his post and continued to supply Hartford's guns. For his heroism in this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. John Lawson died on 3 May 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is buried at Mount Peace Cemetary, Camden, New Jersey.  (7/10/2015).
Caption: Battle of Mobile Bay, August 1864. Landsman John Lawson, Medal of Honor. Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism aboard USS Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Collected by William Edward Burqhardt Du Bois, circa 1900. During the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, while serving as a member of the ship's berth deck ammunition party, he was seriously wounded but remained at his post and continued to supply Hartford's guns. For his heroism in this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. John Lawson died on 3 May 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is buried at Mount Peace Cemetary, Camden, New Jersey. (7/10/2015).
Accession #: LC-USZ62-118553
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