Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Timothy Sullivan
Details
- Rank: Coxswain
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Louisville - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date:
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Arkansas, Tennessee & Mississippi, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville during various actions of that vessel. During the engagements of the Louisville, Sullivan served as first captain of a 9-inch gun and throughout this period of service was "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action."
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 5, 1863
On board the USS Louisville by Captain K. Owen - Born: 1835, Ireland
- Died: October 6, 1910, Sawtelle, CA, United States
- Buried: Los Angeles National Cemetery (MH) (18-H-2), Los Angeles, CA, United States