George Frederick Mager (February 23, 1875 – April 12, 1938) was an apprentice first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
George Frederick Mager | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1875 Phillipsburg, New Jersey, US |
| Died | April 12, 1938 (aged 63) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Apprentice First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editMager was born February 23, 1875, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead as an apprentice first class.[1]
He died on April 12, 1938.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 February 1875, Philipsburg, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "War with Spain; Mager, George Frederick entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
External links
edit- "George Frederick Mager". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
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