Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
George Charette
Details
- Also Known As: Charrette, George
- Rank: Gunner's Mate First Class (Highest Rank: Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Merrimac assigned to the U.S.S. New York - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, Cuba
Citation
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Charette displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 6, 1867, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA, United States
- Died: February 7, 1938
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (7-10222), Arlington, VA, United States