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He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863. Cotton was born in New York, New York in 1839. He enlisted into the United States Navy.
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Peter Cotton
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Medal of Honor citation Cotton served on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb in the Yazoo River expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.Medal of Honor citation Cotton served on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb in the Yazoo River expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862.