Nicholas Lear (1826 - 1902) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Nicholas Lear

Birth:	1826
Death:	Jul. 4, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil war in the Union Navy as a Quartermaster on board the "USS New Ironsides". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina on December 24 and 25, 1864, January 13, 14, and 15 1865. His citation reads "Bravery while his ship steamed in and took the lead in the ironclad division close inshore and immediately opened its starboard battery in a barrage of well-directed fire to cause several fires and explosions and dismount several guns during the first 2 days of fighting. Taken under fire as she steamed into position on 13 January, the New Ironsides fought all day and took on ammunition at night despite severe weather conditions. When the enemy came out of his bombproofs to defend the fort against the storming party, the ship's battery disabled nearly every gun on the fort facing the shore before the cease-fire order was given by the flagship". His Medal was issued on June 22, 1865. (bio by: Russ Dodge) Search Amazon for Nicholas Lear

Burial: Mount Moriah Cemetery Philadelphia Philadelphia County Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Naval Asylum Plot
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