George Mahoney

George Mahoney (born January 15, 1865) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

For the Maryland politician, see George P. Mahoney. For the Wisconsin politician, see George E. Mahoney.
George Mahoney
Born(1865-01-15)January 15, 1865
Worcester, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Vixen
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Mahoney was born January 15, 1865 in Worcester, Massachusetts and after entering the navy was sent fireman first class.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 15 January 1865, Worcester, Mass. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 167, 27 August 1904.

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 that vessel, Mahoney displayed great coolness and self-possession in entering the fireroom.[1]

See also

References
  1. "War with Spain; Mahoney, George entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2010.


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