Edward J. Houghton

Edward J. Houghton (1843 – July 16, 1868) was an American sailor who received a Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War whilst serving in the U.S. Navy.

Edward J. Houghton
Born1843
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 1868 (1868-07-17) (aged 24)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
HonoursMedal of Honor

Biography

Houghton was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1843.[1] He served as an ordinary seaman in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. He earned his Medal of Honor on October 27, 1864, whilst serving aboard U.S. Picket Boat No.1.[2] Houghton died in Norfolk, Virginia on July 16, 1868, and is now buried in Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Massachusetts.[1][3]

Medal of Honor Citation

Houghton served on board the U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate ram Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her.[4]

References
  1. "Edward J Houghton | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Navy | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  2. "Edward Houghton - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  3. "'Heroic actions in the face of certain death': 30 Medal of Honor recipients linked to Alabama". al. 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  4. "Edward Houghton - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
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