Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
William James Creelman
Details
- Rank: Landsman (Highest Rank: Chief Gunner)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Maine - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 6, 1897
- Medal of Honor Action Place: at Sea
Citation
Attached to the U.S.S. Maine, 6 February 1897. Distinguishing himself, Creelman showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during an attempt to save life at sea.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 18, 1897
On board the U.S.S. Maine by Sec. of the Navy Hilary A. Herbert
- Born: August 3, 1874, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
- Died: March 24, 1928, Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (1st) (4B-27-3), Woodside, NY, United States