Patrick Shanahan (Medal of Honor)

Patrick Shanahan (November 6, 1867 December 7, 1937) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor. He was presented the medal on 7 April 1901 while serving on the USS Essex. (Logbook 46 of USS Essex, NA, Washington DC)

Patrick Shanahan
Born(1867-11-06)November 6, 1867
Ireland
Died(1937-12-07)December 7, 1937
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1892 - 1922
RankLieutenant
UnitUSS Alliance
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: November 6, 1867, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 534, November 29, 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Steven, quartermaster, first class, from drowning.

See also

  • List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime
  • "Patrick Shanahan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
  • Arlington National Cemetery
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