Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
George Breeman
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Chief Turret Captain)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Kearsarge - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 13, 1906
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cape Cruz on board U.S.S. Kearsarge, Cuba
Citation
Breeman displayed heroism in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge at the time of the accidental ignition of powder charges in the forward 13-inch turret.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: September 15, 1880, Passaic, Passaic County, NJ, United States
- Died: April 10, 1937, Passaic, NJ, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (6-9743-SH), Arlington, VA, United States