Christopher Fowler (born c. 1850, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
[1] On that day, while Fortune was off the coast of Punta Zapotitlán, Veracruz, Mexico, one of the ship's small boats was sent towards shore.
A strong gale arose and the boat was capsized by the rough surf; four of the crew drowned but at least two were rescued.
[2] For his "gallant conduct" during the incident, Fowler was awarded the Medal of Honor.
[1] Fowler's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Served on board the U.S.S.