File:Thomas Gehegan's Medal of Honor (reverse).jpg

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Description Reverse of a Medal of Honor awarded to Boatswain's Mate Thomas Gehegan for personal valor while serving as captain of USS Pinola's XI-inch gun during the Civil War's Battle of New Orleans, 24-25 April 1862. The medal was forfeited because of misconduct and remained in Navy Department custody. The text reads:
Personal Valor
THOMAS GEHEGAN
Boatswain's Mate
U.S.S. Pinola
New Orleans April 24th & 25th
1862
Source Naval Historical Center Online Library, Photo #: NH 42381
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Other versions For an image of the other side of the medal, see Image:Thomas Gehegan's Medal of Honor.jpg
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