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Landsman Thomas E. Corcoran, USN (1839-?)
Thomas E. Corcoran was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1839. He enlisted in the Navy during the Civil War, serving in USS Cincinnati (1862-1866) in 1863. When that ship was sunk off Vicksburg, Mississippi, by Confederate shore batteries on 27 May 1863, he distinguished himself by rescuing other members of the crew. For his heroism on this occasion, Landsman Thomas E. Corcoran was awarded the Medal
of Honor.
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Photo #: NH 79918
Landsman Thomas E. Corcoran, USN
Copied from "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 47, published by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during the loss of USS Cincinnati while in action with Confederate batteries at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 27 May 1863.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 79917
"They Swam to and from Shore, Saving their Comrades."
Artwork by Bacon, published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 47, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
It depicts Landsman Thomas E. Corcoran assisting fellow crewmen of USS Cincinnati as their ship sinks under fire of Confederate batteries at Vicksburg, Mississippi, on 27 May 1863.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at this time.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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