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Horton was born in 1850 in Boston, Massachusetts and after joining the Navy was stationed aboard the United States Ship Constitution as captain of the top.
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James Horton
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On February 13, 1879 he risked his life along with two other sailors to repair the ship"s rudder during a storm. Horton was lowered over the stern of the ship and cut the fastenings of the ship"s rudder chains, allowing the rudder itself to be repaired.
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy. Born: 1850, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 326, 18 October 1884. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, Horton showed courageous conduct in going over the stern during a heavy gale and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy. Born: 1850, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 326, 18 October 1884. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, Horton showed courageous conduct in going over the stern during a heavy gale and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.