Daniel Milliken
Daniel Milliken (1838 – May 3, 1899) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.
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| Born | 1838 Saco, Maine |
| Died | May 3, 1899 Raymond, Maine |
| Place of burial | Riverside Cemetery, East Raymond, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Quarter Gunner |
| Unit |  USS New Ironsides |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • First Battle of Fort Fisher • Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Military service
Milliken volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Union ironclad USS New Ironsides (1862). His enlistment is credited to the state of New York.[1]
On January 15, 1865, the North Carolina Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher was taken by a combined Union storming party of sailors, marines, and soldiers under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Alfred Terry.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Quarter Gunner Daniel Milliken, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 24 and 25 December 1864, and 13,14 and 15 January 1865. The 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 two 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" orders were given by the flagship.[1]
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 59 (June 22, 1865)
Action Date: December 24–25, 1864 & January 13–15, 1865
Service: Navy
Rank: Quarter Gunner
Division: U.S.S. New Ironsides
See also
References
- "Medal of Honor recipients". American Civil War (M–Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
External links
- Deeds of valor: How America's heroes won the medal of honor. 1902. pp. 73–86. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- "Daniel Milliken". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
- "Daniel Milliken". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved June 19, 2010.