Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
George Hollat
Details
- Also Known As: Holah, George C.
- Rank: Third Class Boy
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Varuna - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 24, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Forts Jackson & St. Philip, Louisiana, USA
Citation
Hollat served as third class boy on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. He rendered gallant service through the perilous action and remained steadfast and courageous at his battle station despite extremely heavy fire and the ramming of the Varuna by the rebel ship Morgan, continuing his efforts until his ship, repeatedly holed and fatally damaged, was beached and sunk.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1846, London, England
- Died: January 26, 1912, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Buried: Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC