James Avery (sailor)
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| James Avery | |
|---|---|
| 1825-1898 | |
| Place of birth | Scotland |
| Service/branch | Union Navy |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Avery (1825 - 1898) was an American Civil War Union Navy Seaman who received the Medal of Honor while serving aboard the USS Metacomet (1863).
James Avery was born in Scotland in 1825.
On August 5th the USS Metacomet along with 17 other ships entered Mobile Bay and during the battle that ensued the Union monitor Tecumseh was sunk by a Confederate torpedo. James Avery aided in rescuing 10 members of the Tecumseh crew while enduring heavy enemy fire.
He died on October 11, 1898.
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