Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
David Harrington
Details
- Rank: First Class Fireman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Tallapoosa - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 21, 1884
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Remaining at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters, Harrington opened the safety valves when the water was up to his waist.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 4, 1856, Washington, DC
- Died: September 20, 1945
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (17-23162-D), Arlington, VA, United States