Othniel Tripp
Othniel Tripp | |
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| Born | c. 1826 Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Chief Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | USS Seneca (1861) |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Othniel Tripp (c. 1826 – unknown) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy stationed aboard the USS Seneca (1861) during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.