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Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Scotland.
Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863. Citation: Served on
board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries
and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce
battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued
to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by enemy shellfire that
her fate was sealed. Serving courageously throughout this action, Dow carried
out his duties to the end on this proud ship that went down with "her colors
nailed to the mast."
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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