150 Years Ago-- March 5th, 1864: Confederate Attack on Yazoo City

MARCH 5TH, 1864:

 The USS Petrel and USS Marmora helped drive off Confederates attacking Yazoo City, Mississippi. The ships did their part as well as three sailors ashore who stood by their guns and "are highly spoken of by the Army officers...."

These three sailors all won the Medal of Honor.

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