JOHN BREEN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL GRAVE STONE
On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
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Listing Details
- Cemetery
- CIVIL WAR
- Medal of Honor Grave Stones
- CALVARY CEMETERY-5503 W BLUEMOUND ROAD
- 53208
- PAUL FEHRENBACH
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