Robert T. Clifford

Master-at-Arms Robert Teleford Clifford (1835 to July 24, 1873) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clifford received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Shokokon at New Topsail Inlet near Wilmington, North Carolina on 22 August 1863. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.

Biography
Clifford was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1835. He enlisted into the navy and served aboard the USS Shokokon. He died on 24 July 1873.