GRAHAM, ROBERT
Rank and Organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1841, England. Accredited
To: New York. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
Served on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864.
Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Graham distinguished
himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun
while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry.
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