William H. Brown (Medal of Honor)
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William H. Brown (Medal of Honor)
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William H. Brown was a United States Navy sailor during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor. ==Biograph
under fire from Fort Morgan, Fort Gaines, and four Confederate ships, Brown served the Brooklyn's shell whip, a device which lifted boxes of gunpowder from below decks up to the gun deck. He continued in his duties keeping the guns supplied with powder throughout the battle, despite intense hostile fire. The squadron successfully f
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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Brown_(Medal_of_Honor)
date created:
2007-01-12T23:52:52Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T23:48:20Z
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