Matthew Arther
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Matthew Arther (or Arthur) (c. 1835—1890) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson.
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Matthew Arther | |
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Born | c. 1835 Scotland |
Died | 17 March 1890 (aged 54–55) San Francisco, California |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
Rank | Signal Quartermaster |
Unit | USS Carondelet |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Fort Henry • Battle of Fort Donelson |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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