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He was posthumously honored with the award after his death in the Second Battle of Fort Fisher. Tallentine was born in England in 1840. His home was recorded in Baltimore, Maryland.
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James Tallentine
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Clark received his country"s highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action in the capture of the port of Plymouth, North Carolina, while serving on the United States Ship Tacony. He died on 15 January 1865 during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, the Lieutenant commander of the United States Ship Tacony, W. T. Truxtun, wrote in his report of the battle to the United States Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, that Tallentine "..ever foremost in the discharge of his duties, reached the top of the parapet, under a murderous fire, only to fall inside the fortifications, giving a valuable life to his country.".
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January 15, 1865 (aged 25) -
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Citation: Served as quarter gunner on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Tallentine distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under devastating fire from enemy musketry. Tallentine later gave his life while courageously engaged in storming Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.Medal of Honor citation Citation: Served as quarter gunner on board the U.S.S. Tacony during the taking of Plymouth, N.C., 31 October 1864. Carrying out his duties faithfully during the capture of Plymouth, Tallentine distinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under devastating fire from enemy musketry. Tallentine later gave his life while courageously engaged in storming Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.