Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
John Greene
Details
- Rank: Captain of the Forecastle
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Varuna - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 24, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Forts Jackson & St. Philip, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and while under fire and ramming by the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. During this action at extremely close-range while his ship was under furious fire and twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, Greene remained steadfast at his gun throughout the thickest of the fight and was instrumental in inflicting damage on the enemy until the Varuna, badly damaged and forced to beach, was finally sunk.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 31, 1863
On board the USS Essex - Born:
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