Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
Thomas Cahey
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Chief Gunner's Mate)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Petrel - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 31, 1901
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cavite, Manila Bay, on board the U.S.S. Petrel, Luzon, USA
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Petrel for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger in saving others on the occasion of the fire on board that vessel, 31 March 1901.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 13, 1870, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland
- Died: January 5, 1935
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (6-8667), Arlington, VA, United States