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U.S. Navy · United States 
George Charette
1867
George Charette served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy.
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Charette displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
529, 2 November 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
529, 2 November 1899.
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Charette displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
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