Robert Graham

Stormed ashore under musket fire to spike a 9-inch gun!

Landsman Robert Graham helped silence a Confederate gun at close range during the Union capture of Plymouth, North Carolina. Born in England, Graham served in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Tacony. Medal of Honor records also associate him with the name Frederick Hall and note a later reenlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1881.

On 31 October 1864, Graham went ashore during the taking of Plymouth. Under devastating musket fire, he took part in landing and spiking a 9-inch enemy gun. His coolness and faithful performance under that fire formed the basis of his Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor Citation (condensed)

During the capture of Plymouth, Graham displayed exceptional coolness while participating in the landing and spiking of a 9-inch gun under devastating enemy musket fire.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society records that Graham died in Philadelphia and was buried in St. Peters Church Cemetery, but gives no confirmed date of death. His existing Navy Civil War campaign entitlement is retained.