Quarter gunner on board of the U.S.S. _New Ironsides_; commended for highly meritorious conduct during the several engagements with Fort Fisher in December, 1864, and January, 1865. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_ when she destroyed the _Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864; "exhibited marked coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by the divisional officer." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Saginaw_; sole survivor of the boat's crew sent to the Sandwich Islands for assistance after the wreck of the _Saginaw_, October, 1870. Promoted to acting gunner. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)
Boatswain's mate, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Missouri_; for heroism in attempting to rescue from drowning Cecil C. Young, ordinary seaman, September 15, 1904. (G.O. 172, October 4, 1904.)
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; "coolness, bravery, and skill in the working of his gun. His conduct was particularly meritorious." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Carpenter's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_ when she destroyed the _Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864; "exhibited marked coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by his divisional officer." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Chief carpenter's mate, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles on the 13th, 20th, 21st, and 22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expedition of the allied forces in China. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. Was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, the rebel ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans, the batteries below Vicksburg; present at the surrender of New Orleans. Joined the _Richmond_ in October, 1863. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Coal heaver on board of the U.S. picket boat _No. 1_, which destroyed the rebel ram _Albemarle_ at Plymouth, N.C., October 27, 1864. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)