James Carey (Medal of Honor)

For other people named James Carey, see James Carey (disambiguation).

James Carey

Photo of James Carey, originally published in The Story of American Heroism, The Werner Company, 1897

Born| 1844 or 1847
Ireland
Died| 8 September 1913
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.[1]
Place of burial|

Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York

Allegiance| United States of America
Branch| United States Navy
Rank| Seaman
Unit| USS Huron
Awards| Medal of Honor

James Carey was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor.

## Biography

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Carey was born in Ireland in either 1844 or 1847, depending on the source. He later served in the U.S. Navy, entering the service from New York City in 1866. In 1868, while a member of the crew of USS Huron, he saved three fellow crewmen from drowning and was awarded the Medal of Honor.[2]

He later served aboard the USS Kansas, and also saved another sailor from drowning.

## Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, Ireland. Accredited to: New York.

Citation:

> Seaman on board the U.S.S. Huron, saving 3 shipmates from drowning.

## See also

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* Biography portal

* List of Medal of Honor recipients
* List of Medal of Honor recipients in non-combat incidents

## References

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1. ^ "JAMES CAREY". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
2. ^ Jones, J. William (1897). The Story of American Heroism. Springfield, OH: The Werner Company. p. 751. Retrieved 5 February 2015.

* Naval History and Heritage Command. "US People - Carey, James". Retrieved 2015-02-05.