b. 1812 Liverpool, England. d. 05/09/1899 Bath, Maine.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 10-11/01/1863 Fort Hindman, Arkansas.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His true name was William Talbot. Little is known about his life other than the information in his Medal of Honor citation.
MOH CITATION:
Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863. Carrying out his duties as captain of a 9-inch gun, Talbott was conspicuous for ability and bravery throughout this engagement with the enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY, BATH, MAINE.
SECTION 4 EAST, LOT 11, GRAVE 1E.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
