Photo #: NH 79907
William McKnight, former Coxwain, USN
Halftone image published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume
II, page 18, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
Coxwain McKnight was awarded the Medal of Honor for his conduct
in action on board USS Varuna during the battle off Forts
Jackson & St. Philip, on the lower Mississippi River, 24 April
1862.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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