Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Edward Maddin
Details
- Also Known As: Madden, Edward
- Rank: Ordinary Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Franklin - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 9, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Lisbon, Portugal
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Displaying gallant conduct, Maddin jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: May 15, 1852, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Died: August 15, 1925, Hampton, VA, United States
- Buried: Hampton National Cemetery (E-1014A) (buried as Madden), Hampton, VA, United States