Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
John Everetts
Details
- Rank: Gunner's Mate Third Class
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Cushing - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: U.S.S. Cushing
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckenridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 1898
- Born: August 25, 1873, Thorold, Canada
- Died: September 12, 1956
- Buried: Long Island National Cemetery (MH) (DSS-36), Farmingdale, NY, United States