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Photo # NH 79934:  Daniel Dickinson Stevens, former Quartermaster, USN

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Quartermaster Daniel Dickinson Stevens, USN, (1840-19??)

Daniel Dickinson Stevens was born in Sagnange (or La Grange ?), Tennessee, in 1840 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. In mid-January 1865, he was a member of the crew of USS Canonicus, when she took part in the bombardment of Fort Fisher, North Carolina. For his conduct during this action, Quartermaster Stevens was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Photo #: NH 79934

Daniel Dickinson Stevens, Quartermaster, USN


Halftone photograph published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 78, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, Michigan, 1907.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism aboard USS Canonicus during the bombardment of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, in January 1865.

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Photo #: NH 79935

"For the Third Time the Flag was Replaced"


Artwork by Bacon, published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 79, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, Michigan, 1907.
It depicts Quartermaster Daniel Dickinson Stevens replacing the National Colors on board USS Canonicus, while under heavy enemy fire during the bombardment of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, in January 1865. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism on this occasion.

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Medal of Honor citation of Quartermaster Daniel Dickinson Stevens (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 50):

"On board the U.S.S. Canonicus during attacks on Fort Fisher, on 13 January 1865. As the Canonicus moved into position at 700 yards from shore, the enemy troops soon obtained her range and opened with heavy artillery fire, subjecting her to several hits and near misses until late in the afternoon when the heavier ships coming into line drove them into their bombproofs. Twice during the battle, in which his ship sustained 36 hits, the flag was shot away and gallantly replaced by STEVENS."


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Page made 17 November 2001
Text corrected 18 October 2003