James Carey (Medal of Honor)
James Carey | |
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Photo of James Carey, originally published in The Story of American Heroism, The Werner Company, 1897 | |
| Born | 1844 or 1847 |
| Died | 8 September 1913 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Huron |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Carey was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor.
Biography
Carey was born in Ireland in either 1844 or 1847, depending on the source.[2] He later served in the U.S. Navy, entering the service from New York City in 1866. In 1868, while a member of the crew of USS Huron, he saved three fellow crewmen from drowning and was awarded the Medal of Honor.[3]
He later served aboard the USS Kansas, and also saved another sailor from drowning.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, Ireland. Accredited to: New York.
Citation:
Seaman on board the U.S.S. Huron, saving 3 shipmates from drowning.
See also
References
- ^ "JAMES CAREY". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ Naval History and Heritage Command. "US People - Carey, James". Retrieved 2015-02-05.
- ^ Jones, J. William (1897). The Story of American Heroism. Springfield, OH: The Werner Company. p. 751. Retrieved 5 February 2015.