Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
George Frederick Mager
Details
- Rank: Apprentice First Class
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: February 23, 1875, Phillipsburg, Warren County, NJ, United States
- Died: April 12, 1938
- Buried: Greenwood Cemetery (PM) (P-12), Trenton, NJ, United States