About Andrew Jones
Born 1835. Andrew Jones was an American soldier.
Andrew Jones (born c. 1835, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Born in about 1835 in Limerick, Ireland, Jones immigrated to the United States and was living in New York when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served during the Civil War as a chief boatswain's mate on the . Although their enlistments had expired, Jones and crewmate James Seanor voluntarily transferred to the to fight in the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, during which they "carried out [their] duties gallantly". For this action, both Jones and Seanor were awarded the Medal of Honor four months later, on December 31, 1864.
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Who was Andrew Jones?
Union Navy sailor, born 1835
When was Andrew Jones born?
Andrew Jones was born in 1835 in Limerick.
What was Andrew Jones's occupation?
Andrew Jones was a soldier.
What nationality was Andrew Jones?
Andrew Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Andrew Jones (Medal of Honor)
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