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Ulysses S. Grant
He was a General in the Union Army before he became the President of the United states in 1869-1877. -
Date of Birth
His date of birth is not exactly known, but it is estimated to be around 1838 in Chile. -
The Building of Fort Fisher
In the spring of 1861 the first pieces of Fort Fisher are being put in place. -
U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba
USS Santiago de Cuba was a wooden, brigantine-rigged, side-wheel steamship built in 1861 in Brooklyn, New York. It purchased by the Navy on 6 September 1861 in New York City. -
The ship is Commisioned
The U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba was commissioned at the New York Navy Yard, with Commander Daniel B. Ridgely in command. -
The Medal of Honor is Created
The Navy and Marine Corps' Medal of Honor is our country's oldest continuously awarded decoration, even though its look and award criteria has changed since it was created for enlisted men by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles on 16 December 1861. The Medal of Honor is the highest status awarded by the government. -
There are three type of Medal of Honor
There is a Land Infantry/ Army, Naval, and Airforce Medal of Honor. -
Date of Enlistment
Philip Bazaar immagrated from Chile, and then enlisted in the Union Army in New Bedford, MA. At this time it is estimated that he was 26 years old. -
The 1st Attack on Fort Fisher
The first attack on Fort Fisher was lead by General Ulysses S. Grant. The naval bombardment allowed them to land, land infantry, to attack Fort Fisher. -
The 2nd Attack on Fort Fisher
On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865. Bazaar was one of the 6 were ordered to enter the fort during the assault. -
The Medal of Honor
Philip bazaar is awarded the Medal of Honor on June 22, 1865. He is rewarded for his heroic efforts in the assault on Fort Fisher. -
The Naval Civil War Campaign Medal
The medal was established as a comemerative decoration for those who served but was then turned into a medal of status. Philip Bazaar was awarded this Medal.
