SHUTES, HENRY
Rank and Organization: Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy. Born: 1804,
Baltimore, Md. Accredited To: Maryland. G.O. No.: 71, 15 January 1866.
Citation:
Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Wissahickon during the battle
of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862; and in the engagement at Fort McAllister, 27
February 1863. Going on board the U.S.S. Wissahickon from the U.S.S. Don where his
seamanlike qualities as gunner's mate were outstanding, Shutes performed his duties with
skill and courage. Showing a presence of mind and prompt action when a shot from Fort
McAllister penetrated the Wissahickon below the water line and entered the powder
magazine, Shutes contributed materially to the preservation of the powder and safety of
the ship.
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