FRISBEE, JOHN B. - Medal of Honor Recipient
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1822, Maine,
Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863. Citation: Served on board
the U.S. Steam Gunboat Pinola during action against Forts Jackson and St.
Philip, and during the taking of New Orleans, 24 April 1862. While engaged
in the bombardment of Fort St. Philip, Frisbee, acting courageously and
without personal regard, closed the powder magazine which had been set
afire by enemy shelling and shut off his avenue of escape, thereby setting
a high example of bravery. He served courageously throughout these engagements
which resulted in the taking of the Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in
the surrender of New Orleans.
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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