Charles Bradley (sailor)


Boatswain's Mate Charles Bradley was an Irish sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Bradley received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the and the Battle of Fort Hindman on January 10 and 11, 1863. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.

Biography

Bradley was born in Ireland in 1838. He enlisted in the Navy from New York, and was assigned to the USS Louisville.

Medal of Honor citation