George Mahoney (born January 15, 1865) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
George Mahoney | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1865 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Vixen |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editMahoney was born January 15, 1865, in Worcester, Massachusetts and after entering the navy was sent fireman first class.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 15 January 1865, Worcester, Mass. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 167, 27 August 1904.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Vixen on the night of 28 May 1898. Following the explosion of the lower front manhole gasket of boiler A of that vessel, Mahoney displayed great coolness and self-possession in entering the fireroom.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "War with Spain; Mahoney, George 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 14, 2010.
External links
edit- "George Mahoney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
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