PEASE, JOACHIM
Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: Long Island, N.Y. Accredited
To: New York. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off
Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as loader on the No. 2 gun during this bitter
engagement, Pease exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by
the divisional officer for gallantry under fire.
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