Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Marine Corps Officers Breveted for Action at Fort Fisher

From Officers in the Continental US Navy and Marine Corps 1775 to 1900.

E.P. MECKER-- 2nd Lt. Breveted to Captain Jan 14, 1865, for gallant and meritorious service at Fort Fisher Jan. 13, 14 and 15, 1865. Retired 1893.

L.L. DAWSON-- Breveted to major 14 Jan 1865. Resigned Dec. 1880.

F.H. CORRIS-- Brevet captain 14 Jan. 1865 at Fort Fisher. Retired 1885.

GEORGE BUTLER-- Brevet to major. Died 1884.

CHARLES F. WILLIAMS-- Brevet to captain. Died at Mare Island 1900.

WILLIAM WALLACE-- Brevet captain. Died 1883.

LOUIS E. FAGAN-- Brevet captain. Retired 1892.

W.H. PARKER-- Brevet to major. Retired 1872.

Some Bravery Here. --Old B-R'er

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