. 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 . U. __ 3z z< AMERICAN HEROISM. 7:!7 During his second term of service, while on the monitor Canonicus,Lieutenant-Commander George E. Belknap commanding, Mr. Stevens had atrying experience in rounding (ape Hatteras. He was promoted through all the grades of petty officers, until madesignal quartermaster. He it was who leaded the Canonicus through theobstructed channel of the James River, escaping the sunken torpedos, whilepatroling that
. 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 . U. __ 3z z< AMERICAN HEROISM. 7:!7 During his second term of service, while on the monitor Canonicus,Lieutenant-Commander George E. Belknap commanding, Mr. Stevens had atrying experience in rounding (ape Hatteras. He was promoted through all the grades of petty officers, until madesignal quartermaster. He it was who leaded the Canonicus through theobstructed channel of the James River, escaping the sunken torpedos, whilepatroling that river in the summer of 1862. He volunteered to go with Lieutenant \V. B. Cushing on that famousexpedition to destroy the Albemarle, October 27, 1864 : but owing to the factthat the crew had already been made up, his services were not accepted. He won his medal of honor at the attack on Fort Fisher, where, as signalquartermaster, he remained at his post outside of the turret, taking thesoundings, and attending to the signals. When the flag of the ship was shot away, he replaced it. (See page 734,of Admiral Porters Naval History of the Civil War. and page
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