George Mahoney (born January 15, 1865) was a fireman first class serving in the
United States Navy
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during the
Spanish–American War
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who received the
Medal of Honor
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for bravery.
Biography
Mahoney was born January 15, 1865, in
Worcester, Massachusetts
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and after entering the navy was sent fireman first class.
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.
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1865 births
Year of death missing
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
United States Navy sailors
Military personnel from Worcester, Massachusetts
Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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