b. 1833 Saratoga, New York. d. 23/03/1902 Palmyra, Ohio.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 24/04/1862 Fort Jackson, Louisiana.
Edward Farrell MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Navy at New York, New York and served as a Quartermaster. His medal was issued by General Order Number 11, dated April 3, 1863. His citation reads “Served on board the USS Owasco during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Stationed at the masthead during these operations, Farrell observed and reported the effect of the fire of our guns in such a manner as to make his intelligence, coolness, and capacity conspicuous.”
MOH CITATION:
Served on board the U.S.S. Owasco during the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Stationed at the masthead during these operations, Farrell observed and reported the effect of the fire of our guns in such a manner as to make his intelligence, coolness and capacity conspicuous.
BURIAL LOCATION: EDINBURG CEMETERY, EDINBURG, OHIO.
OLD SECTION, ROW 21, LOT 76, GRAVE 1
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
