George Mahoney

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George Mahoney
Born(1865-01-15)January 15, 1865
Worcester, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Vixen
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

Biography[]

Mahoney was born January 15, 1865, in Worcester, Massachusetts and after entering the navy was sent fireman first class.[1]

Medal of Honor citation[]

Rank 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]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b "War with Spain; Mahoney, George entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2010.

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