Captain of the Forecastle William Talbott was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions between January 10 and 11, 1863 at Fort Hindman, Arkansas during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Louisville. Talbott was about 51 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Talbott was born in 1812 in England — one of 98 recipients born in England. His Medal of Honor is credited to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Talbott died on September 5, 1899 in Bath, Maine, at the age of about 87. He is buried at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bath, Maine. Records also list him as Talbot, William.
Talbott is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Louisville at the capture of the Arkansas post, 10 and 11 January 1863. Carrying out his duties as captain of a 9-inch gun, Talbott was conspicuous for ability and bravery throughout this engagement with the enemy.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- 1812Born in England
- January 10 - 11, 1863Act of valor — Fort Hindman, ArkansasAge about 51. U.S.S. Louisville
- September 5, 1899Died in Bath, MaineAge about 87.
- Resting placeMaple Grove CemeteryBath, Maine
Biography
William R. Talbott proper spelling Talbot (c. 1812 – September 5, 1888) was an English sailor who served in the Union Navy of the United States during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
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