John Sullivan (Medal of Honor)

Infobox Military Person
name= John Sullivan
born= 1839
died= June 23, Death year and age|mf=yes|1913|1839
placeofbirth= New York City, New York
placeofdeath=
placeofburial= Harmony Grove Cemetery Portsmouth, New Hampshire


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allegiance= United States of America (Union)
branch= United States Navy (Union Navy)
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rank= Seaman
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unit= USS "Monticello"
battles= American Civil War
awards= Medal of Honor
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John Sullivan (1839 – June 23, 1913) was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions while serving aboard the USS "Monticello".

Sullivan was born in 1839 in New York City. From June 23 to 25, 1864, he showed "gallantry and coolness" during a reconnaissance mission against Confederate defenses in the harbor of Wilmington, North Carolina. For these actions, he was issued the Medal of Honor six months later, on December 31, 1864.cite web
publisher = United States Army Center of Military History
title = Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (M–Z)
date = July 16, 2007
url = http://www.army.mil/cmh/html/moh/civwarmz.html
accessdate = 2007-11-09]

He is interred at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. [findagrave|20152 Retrieved on 2007-11-08]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization::Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1839, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation::Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. "Monticello" during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, N.C. 23 to 25 June 1864. Taking part in a reconnaissance of enemy defenses which covered a period of 2 days and nights, Sullivan courageously carried out his duties during this action, which resulted in the capture of a mail carrier and mail, the cutting of a telegraph wire, and the capture of a large group of prisoners. Although in immediate danger from the enemy at all times, Sullivan showed gallantry and coolness throughout this action which resulted in the gaining of much vital information of the rebel defenses.

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NAME= Sullivan, John
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH= 1839
PLACE OF BIRTH= New York City, New York
DATE OF DEATH= June 23, 1913
PLACE OF DEATH=