George Mahoney
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 |
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]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ 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.
External links[]
- "George Mahoney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
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