Boatswain's Mate Charles Bradley (born c. 1838) was an

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sailor who fought in the

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. Bradley received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his action aboard the and the

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on January 10 and 11, 1863. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.

Biography

Bradley was born in

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in about 1838. He enlisted in the Navy from New York, and was assigned to the USS ''Louisville''.

Medal of Honor

Carrying out his duties through the thick of battle and acting as captain of a 9-inch gun, Bradley consistently showed, "Attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action against the enemy."

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Biography

Medal of Honor

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