Medal of Honor Action Place: off Cherbourg, France
Citation
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger of the No. 1 gun, during this bitter engagement, Lee exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
Additional Details
Accredited to: New York, New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: 1840, NY, United States
Died: August 9, 1877, Oswego, NY, United States
Buried: The Rural Cemetery, Oswego, NY, United States
Location of Medal:
American Numismatic Society, New York, NY