Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Quartermaster in the Union Navy. He entered the service at New York, New York. His citation reads "McGowan occupied one of the most responsible positions in the USS Varuna, during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip (Louisana)and in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. Although guns were raking the decks from behind him, McGowan remained steadfast at the wheel throughout the thickest of the fight, continuing at his station and rendering service with the greatest courage and skill until his ship, repeatedly holed and twice rammed by the enemy, was beached and sunk."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Quartermaster in the Union Navy. He entered the service at New York, New York. His citation reads "McGowan occupied one of the most responsible positions in the USS Varuna, during the attacks on Forts Jackson and St. Philip (Louisana)and in action against the rebel ship Morgan, 24 April 1862. Although guns were raking the decks from behind him, McGowan remained steadfast at the wheel throughout the thickest of the fight, continuing at his station and rendering service with the greatest courage and skill until his ship, repeatedly holed and twice rammed by the enemy, was beached and sunk."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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