. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . Washington, Jan. 30, L894. \ Lieutenant George E. U. S. Army. Retired, Winchester Anns Company, New-Haven. Conn.:—Sik:—I have the honor to transmit herewith a medal of honor awarded you for distin-guished gallantry m action with Indians October 28, L869, on the Brazos River, respectfully, H. C. Corbin, Assistant Adjutant Major George E. Albee. JAMES CAREY. U. S. S. Ill RON. In the Reciirds of the Medals of Hon
. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . Washington, Jan. 30, L894. \ Lieutenant George E. U. S. Army. Retired, Winchester Anns Company, New-Haven. Conn.:—Sik:—I have the honor to transmit herewith a medal of honor awarded you for distin-guished gallantry m action with Indians October 28, L869, on the Brazos River, respectfully, H. C. Corbin, Assistant Adjutant Major George E. Albee. JAMES CAREY. U. S. S. Ill RON. In the Reciirds of the Medals of Honor issued to the Blue Jackets andMarines of the United States Navy. is the name of .James Carey with thefollowing reason for the award: AMERICAN HEROISM. 75] Seaman i>n board of the I . S. S. Huron; savins three shipmates from drowning. Writing from Brooklyn, X. where he now resides. Mr. Carey says: I was born in Ireland in 1 s47. In 1 shipped in this city in the navya- ordinary seaman, and was sent to the U. S. S. Vermont. I served onlyone term as ordinary seaman, for after I had rescued threelives from drowning I was promoted to the rank of pettyofficer. In 1N6S I was on hoard the Q. S. 8. Huron at KioJaneiro, and it was there I performed the service forwhich I received my medal. I also saved another from drowning- while 1 servedon hoard the U. S. S. Kansas. The following is theinscription upon my medal: The Congress to James Carey, ordinary seaman, U. iHuron, fur personal valor on
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