Career
Born in 1823 in England, Woon immigrated to the United States and was living in New York when he joined the United States. Navy. He served during the Civil War as a boatswain"s mate and gun captain on the United States Ship Pittsburgh. At the Battle of Grand Gulf, Mississippi, on April 29, 1863, he "had been confined to his hammock several days from sickness, yet insisted on and took command of the gun of which he was captain.
Fought it for over two hours, and only left it when no longer able to stand".
Serving on board the United States.S. Pittsburg, Mississippi River, 29 April 1863. Taking part in a similar action after nightfall, the United States.S. Pittsburg received further damage, but receiving no personnel casualties in the latter action.
Woon showed courage and devotion to duty throughout these bitter engagements.
