John E Anglin

On episode three hundred and twenty, the story of John E Anglin is told. All stories in July and August will be recipients from the American Civil War Be sure to visit our website for more information as the show goes on at: www.talesofhonorpodcast.com. Thanks for listening and be sure to share with friends and family!

John was born on the 6th of October, 1850, in Portland, Maine, and he volunteered for service in the US Navy. His last name is commonly misspelled “Angling” and he was fourteen years old when he was a Cabin Boy on the USS Pontoosuc, a Union side-wheel gunboat, and it was his actions on the 15th of January, 1865, that earned him the Medal of Honor. The citation reads:

Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully during this period, C.B. Angling was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.

The USS Pontoosuc was part of a storming party on the Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher in North Carolina and was successful in taking the Fort. John Edward Anglin died on the 6th of September, 1905, at the age of 54 and is buried in the Calvary Cemetery in South Portland, Maine: Section H OC 13, Grave 5.