James Mifflin

American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

James Mifflin

A U.S. Navy poster featuring Mifflin

Born| c. 1839
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance|  United States of America

* Union

Branch|  United States Navy

* Union Navy

Years of service| 1864–1865
Rank| Engineer's Cook
Unit|  USS Brooklyn
Battles / wars| American Civil War
Awards| Medal of Honor

James Mifflin (c. 1839–?) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

Mifflin enlisted in the Navy from his home state of Virginia in April 1864,[1] and by August 5, 1864 was serving as an Engineer's Cook on the USS Brooklyn (1858). During the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama, Mifflin stood fast and performed his ammunition supply duties despite enemy shellfire. For his conduct during this battle, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

## Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and Organization:

Engineer's Cook, U.S. Navy. Born: 1839, Richmond, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation:

> On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram CSS Tennessee (1863) in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Stationed in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells, Mifflin remained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.[2]

## See also

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* Biography portal
* American Civil War portal

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

## Notes

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1. ^ Civil War sailors database
2. ^ "Mifflin, James, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient". American Civil War website. 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2007-11-08.

## References

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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Naval History and Heritage Command.

* "US People – Mifflin, James, Engineer's Cook, USN". Online Library. Naval History & Heritage Command. 2006-04-28. Archived from the original on 2006-12-08. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
* "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (M-Z)". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.

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