Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
Thomas Stanton
Details
- Rank: Chief Machinist's Mate
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. North Dakota - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 8, 1910
- Medal of Honor Action Place: U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine Islands
Citation
For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board the U.S.S. North Dakota, 8 September 1910.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 13, 1911
Presented by Pres. William H. Taft
- Born: August 11, 1869, Ireland
- Died: May 7, 1950
- Buried: St. Columba Cemetery (36-287), Middleton, RI, United States