Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
George W Cutter
Details
- Rank: Landsman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Powhatan - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 27, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, Norfolk, Va., 27 May 1872. Jumping overboard on this date, Cutter aided in saving one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1849, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC