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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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