MICHAEL AHEAM
RANK: Paymaster’s Steward
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Navy
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 Cherbourg, France on 19 June 1864.
CITATION:
Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by his divisional officer for gallantry under enemy fire.