William Pelham (Medal of Honor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids William R. Pelham
Landsman William Pelham
Born	(1845-12-24)December 24, 1845 or (1847-12-08)December 8, 1847 Parish of Tuosist, Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland
Died	March 30, 1933(1933-03-30) (aged 85) Brooklyn, New York, US
Buried	Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Landsman
Unit	USS Hartford
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay
Awards	Medal of Honor

William R. Pelham (December 24, 1845 or December 8, 1847 – March 30, 1933) was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Biography

Pelham enlisted in the Navy from New York City and took part in the Civil War as a Landsman on Rear Admiral David Farragut's flagship, the USS Hartford. On August 5, 1864, the Hartford participated in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama. Five months after the battle, on December 31, 1864, Pelham was issued the Medal of Honor for his conduct in that action.

Pelham died at age 85 or 87 and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P