HARRINGTON, DANIEL
Rank and Organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1849, Ireland. Accredited
To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 11 , 3 April 1863.
Citation:
Harrington, a landsman from the U.S.S. Pocahontas, participated in a shore mission to
procure meat for the ship's crew. While returning to the beach, the party was fired on
from ambush and several men killed or wounded. Cool and courageous throughout his action,
Harrington rendered gallant service against the enemy and in administering to the
casualties.
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