Robert Gray
Sergeant Major
- Joined
- Jul 24, 2012
USS Lehigh (1863-1904). Crew members exercising with a 12-pounder Dahlgren howitzer (on an iron field carriage) on the monitor's deck, probably while she was s
erving on the James River, Virginia, in 1864-65. Probably photographed by the Matthew Brady organization. Note lookout with telescope atop the turret, dents in turret and conning tower from Confederate cannon shot, and the bitt on deck in the foreground. The original negative is # 111-B-612 in the National Archives. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 59436.
USS Lehigh sailors who received the Medal of Honor for their actions were: Landsman Frank S. Gile, Landsman William Williams, Gunner’s Mate George W. Leland; Coxswain Thomas Irving, and Seaman Horatio N. Young.
erving on the James River, Virginia, in 1864-65. Probably photographed by the Matthew Brady organization. Note lookout with telescope atop the turret, dents in turret and conning tower from Confederate cannon shot, and the bitt on deck in the foreground. The original negative is # 111-B-612 in the National Archives. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 59436.
USS Lehigh sailors who received the Medal of Honor for their actions were: Landsman Frank S. Gile, Landsman William Williams, Gunner’s Mate George W. Leland; Coxswain Thomas Irving, and Seaman Horatio N. Young.