Thomas Jordan
United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
About Thomas Jordan
Lived 1840 – 1930 (aged 90). Thomas Jordan was an American.
Thomas H. Jordan (April 12, 1840 – July 17, 1930) 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.
Background
Born on April 12, 1840, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Jordan was living in Baltimore, Maryland, when he joined the Navy. He served during the Civil War as a quartermaster on the . At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, he "performed his duties with skill and courage" as his ship assisted the disabled while under heavy fire. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor a year later on June 22, 1865.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Jordan?
United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient (1840–1930)
When was Thomas Jordan born?
Thomas Jordan was born on 12 April 1840 in Portsmouth.
When did Thomas Jordan die?
Thomas Jordan died on 17 July 1930.
What nationality was Thomas Jordan?
Thomas Jordan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Jordan (Medal of Honor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Jordan. https://biography.guide/thomas-jordan-1840/
MLA: "Thomas Jordan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-jordan-1840/.
Chicago: "Thomas Jordan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-jordan-1840/.
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