Tag: Hispanics in the Civil War
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Facticles: Philip Bazaar
Born- ca. 1838 in Chile, South America Enlisted in USN: May 18, 1864 Enlisted in New Bedford, Massachusetts Ship: US Steamer Santiago de Cuba Rank: Ordinary Seaman Battle: he was part of a boat’s crew detailed for General Terry. They are reported to have been the only men who entered Fort Fisher in the assault…
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Facticles: John Ortega
Born: 1840 in Spain Immigration: 1856 arrived with family in Pennsylvania. He was naturalized on October 2, 1863. Ship: USS Saratoga Rank: Seaman then Master’s Mate First Hispanic American in the U.S. Navy to receive The Congressional Medal of Honor. 1/13/1864. Medal of Honor Citation: “Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Saratoga during actions…
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“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”
David Glasgow Farragut, born with the first name James, was an eminent figure in American naval history. Born on July 5, 1801, near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut rose to prominence as a distinguished naval officer during the Civil War. With a career spanning over six decades, he became the first full admiral in the United States…
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Facticles: Corporal Joseph H. De Castro
1. Born in Boston, Massachusetts November 14, 1844. 2. Enlisted in the 19th Massachusetts July 1861. 3. Eventually became a rose to rank of Sgt. 4. Participated in Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Second Bull Run, and Gettysburg. 5. Pickett’s Charge his unit was on Cemetery Ridge. He was a flag bearer. 6. Attacked a Confederate…
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