JAMES W VERNEY

U.S. Civil War – U.S. Navy

James W Verney

Details

  • Rank: Chief Quartermaster
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Pontoosuc
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: February 22, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher & Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Citation

Seved as chief quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.

Additional Details

  • Accredited to: Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: January 17, 1834, Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME, United States
  • Died: November 29, 1902, Boston, MA, United States
  • Buried: Cedar Grove Cemetery (MH) (Oak Hill H-150), Dorchester, MA, United States