U.S. NAVY
UNIT: U.S.S. Carondelet
DATE OF BIRTH: Unknown
PLACE OF BIRTH: Unknown
DATE OF DEATH: Unknown
PLACE OF DEATH: Unknown
BURIAL: Unknown
NOTEWORTHY FACTS: Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service during the U.S. Civil War at Forts Henry and Donelson Tennessee on 14 FEB 1862.
CITATION: Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arthur was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.