Daniel Lakin
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| Daniel Lakin | |
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| Born 1834 | |
 Daniel Lakin, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | U.S.S. Commodore Perry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Daniel Lakin was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1834, Baltimore Md. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Lakin remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "DANIEL LAKIN" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Daniel Lakin |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Baltimore, Maryland |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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