United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
David Harrington
1856 – 1945
David Harrington served the U.S. Navy. David was 89 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
21 August 1884 · USS Tallapoosa · First Class Fireman, U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Remaining at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters, Harrington opened the safety valves when the water was up to his waist.
326, 18 October 1884.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
326, 18 October 1884.
Served on board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Remaining at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters, Harrington opened the safety valves when the water was up to his waist.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
17
Grave
23162-D
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