Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
George Mahoney
Details
- Rank: Fireman First Class
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Vixen - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 28, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago de Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Vixen on the night of 28 May 1898. Following the explosion of the lower front manhole gasket of boiler A of the vessel, Mahoney displayed great coolness and self-possession in entering the fireroom.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: January 15, 1865, Worcester, Worcester County, MA, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC