Black and white photographic portrait of William D. Newland.
The inscription on the reverse indicates that Newland served as an Ordinary Seaman during the Civil War onboard the U.S.S. Oneida. He was mentioned as "having behaved splendidly, and as being distinguished on board for good conduct and faithful discharge of all duties."
Official Citation:
NEWLAND, WILLIAM
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1841, Medway, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Oneida in the engagement at Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Carrying out his duties as loader of the after 11-inch gun, Newland distinguished himself on board for his good conduct and faithful discharge of his station, behaving splendidly under the fire of the enemy and throughout the battle which resulted in the capture of the rebel ram Tennessee and the damaging of Fort Morgan.
Black and white photographic portrait of William McKnight, a Medal of Honor recipient, for service during the Civil War.
The inscription on the reverse states that McKnight served onboard the U.S.S. Veruna and participated in attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip on April 24, 1862 during the Civil War. The record holds that McKnight did his duty "through the thickest of the fight, with great coolness and danger to the enemy."
Official Citation:
McKNIGHT, WILLIAM
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840 Ulster County, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863. Citation: Captain of a gun on board the U.S.S. Varuna during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. During this action at extremely close range, while his ship was under furious fire and was twice rammed by the rebel ship Morgan, McKnight remained steadfast at his gun throughout the thickest of the fight and was instrumental in inflicting damage on the enemy until the Varuna, so badly damaged that she was forced to beach, was finally sunk.
Black and white photographic portrait of Medal of Honor recipient James Miller, wearing medal, for service during the Civil War.
The inscription on the reverse indicates that Miller served as a Master's Mate onboard the U.S.S. Marblehead, and participated in the "engagement with the rebel batteries on Stono River," during the Civil War on December 25, 1863. The inscription goes on to state that Miller was "noted for bravery and coolness in casting the lead and giving the soundings wile exposed to a dangerous fire, and only retired, reluctantly, when ordered to do so; also commended for admirable management at the wheel."
Miller was born in Denmark and the U.S.S. Miller, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was named in his honor.
Official Citation:
MILLER, JAMES
Rank and organization. Quartermaster, U.S. Navy Born 1835 Denmark. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 32, 16 April 1864 Citation: Served as quartermaster on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Acting courageously under the fierce hostile fire, Miller behaved gallantly throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's withdrawal and abandonment of its arms.
Black and white photographic portrait of Medal of Honor recipient Daniel D. Stevens, wearing medal, for service during the Civil War.
The inscription on the reverse indicates that Daniel served as a Signal Quartermaster for the U.S. Navy during the Civil War on the Monitor Canonicus. Stevens "three times replaced the flag when shot away" during the assault on Fort Fisher, January, 1865.
Official Ciation:
STEVENS, DANIEL D.
Rank and organization. Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Sagnange, Tenn. Accredited to: Massachusetts. Letter 15 July 1870, Secretary of the Navy to Hon. S. Hooper. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Canonicus during attacks on Fort Fisher, on 13 January 1865. As the Canonicus moved into position at 700 yards from shore, the enemy troops soon obtained her range and opened with heavy artillery fire, subjecting her to several hits and near misses until late in the afternoon when the heavier ships coming into line drove them into their bombproofs. Twice during the battle, in which his ship sustained 36 hits, the flag was shot away and gallantly replaced by Stevens.
