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action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of the fifth August, 1864.
He deserves special notice for having come off the sick-list and going to and remaining at his quarters during the entire action.
Joined the Brooklyn in November, 1861; was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; batteries below Vicksburgh; and present at the surrender of New-Orleans.
Joined the Richmond in September, 1863.
20. William Jones (Captain of Top) is recommended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of the fifth of August, 1864.
Joined the Dacotah in September, 1861, and was on board the Cumberland when sunk by the Merrimac at Newport News.
Joined the Richmond in September, 1863.
21. William Doolan (coal-heaver) is recommended for coolness and good conduct, and for refusing to leave his station as shot and shell-passer, after having been knocked down and badly wounded in the head by splinters; and upon going to quarters the second time he was found at his station nobly doing his duty, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
He was in Fort Piekens when it was bombarded by the rebels; was on board the Brooklyn in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; the batteries below Vicksburgh; and present at the surrender of New-Orleans.
22. James Smith, first, (Captain of Forecastle,) is recommended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
23. Hugh Hamilton (Coxswain) is recommended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
Was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; the batteries below Vicksburgh, present at the surrender of New-Orleans.
Joined the Richmond in October, 1863.
24. James McIntosh (Captain of Top) is recommended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
He was present and assisted in the capture of the batteries at Hatteras Inlet, and on board the Cumberland when she was sunk by the Merrimac at Newport News.
Joined the Richmond in September, 1863.
25. William M. Carr (Master-at-Arms) is recommended for coolness, energy, and zeal in the action of Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
Volunteered to direct, under the orders of the commander of the division, the passing of shells from the shell-rooms, in addition to his duties connected with the care of lights, which he performed most satisfactorily.
Has been Master-at-Arms on board the Richmond since September, 1860; was in the actions with Fort McRea; at the head of the passes of the Mississippi; Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; Vicksburgh; Port Hudson; and present at the surrender of New-Orleans.
26. Thomas Atkinson (yeoman) is recommended for coolness and energy in supplying the rifle ammunition, which was under his sole charge, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
He was a petty officer on board the United States frigate Congress with me in 1842-46; was present and assisted in capturing the whole of the Buenos Ayrean fleet by that vessel off Montevideo.
Joined the Richmond in September, 1860; was in the actions with Fort McRae; the head of the passes of the Mississippi; Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; Vicksburgh; Port Hudson; and at the surrender of New-Orleans.
27. David Sprowls (Orderly Sergeant of marine guard) is recommended for coolness and for setting a good example to the marine guard, working a division of great guns in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
Joined the Richmond September twenty-seventh, 1860; was in the actions with Fort McRae; the head of the passes of the Mississippi; Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; Vicksburgh; Port Hudson; and present at the surrender of New-Orleans.
He has been in the service twenty-eight years.
28. Andrew Miller (Sergeant of Marines) is recommended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
Was on board the Brooklyn in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; batteries below Vicksburgh; and present at the surrender of New-Orleans.
29. James Martin (Sergeant of Marines) is recommended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August fifth, 1864.
Was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below New-Orleans; Vicksburgh; Port Hudson; and present at the surrender of New-Orleans, on board of the Richmond.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Additional report of Captain J. B. Marchand.
sir: In the action of the fifth instant the following named petty officers, and others of inferior rating, were conspicuous for their energy and bravery, and deserve medals of honor; but under the fourth rule of the General Order of the Navy Department No. 10, dated April third,
