John Anglin (sailor)

Cabin boy, U.S. Navy

American Civil War• Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Awards & Decorations

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Anglin was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865. His last name is often misspelled Angling. He was one of the youngest ever Medal of Honor recipients.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts