Medal of Honor
June 19, 1864
off Cherbourg, France
- Rank at action
- Captain of the Top
- Service
- U.S. Navy
- Conflict
- U.S. Civil War
- Unit or command
- U.S.S. Kearsarge
The Citation
Sources ↓Served as captain of the top on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as captain of the No. 1 gun, Strahan carried out his duties in the face of heavy enemy fire and exhibited marked coolness and good conduct throughout the engagement. Strahan was highly recommended by his division officer for his gallantry and meritorious achievements.
Sources & record notes
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- Robert Strahan — current Society profile ↗Congressional Medal of Honor Society · Checked 2026-08-31
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Transcription, metadata & provenance notes
- Award ID
- MOH-AW-002700
- Transcription status
- Legacy full text · current reference profile matched
- Last source check
- 2026-08-31
- Recorded order reference (not verified against the original)
- 45
- Accredited to
- New Jersey
- Archive transcription SHA-256
- d3739c8686de03721b5de336332e94fac80b1a6c34d840d8ff8d3307e9a96dcd
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