AHEAM, MICHAEL - Medal of Honor Recipient
Rank and organization: Paymaster's Steward, U.S. Navy. Enlisted in:
France. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S.
Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June
1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited marked
coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by his divisional
officer for gallantry under enemy fire.
This data was extracted from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1973 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1973)
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