Matthew Arther
Civil War
Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Awarded for action on board the U.S.S. Carondelet.
February 06, 1862
Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Awarded for action on board the U.S.S. Carondelet.
February 06, 1862
Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.
