James Machon

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James Machon
Born	c. 1848 England
Allegiance	United States Union
Service / branch	United States Navy Union Navy
Rank	Cabin boy
Unit	USS Brooklyn
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

James Machon (born c. 1848) was a cabin boy in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Boy, U.S. Navy.
Born: 1848, England. Accredited to: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Machon remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P

References

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• "Machon, James". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.