LEE, JAMES H.
Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, New York. Accredited
To: New York. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off
Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun during this bitter
engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for
his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.