U.S. Navy · United States 
George Hollat
George Hollat served the U.S. Navy. George was 66 years old.
Hollat served as third class boy on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. He rendered gallant service through the perilous action and remained steadfast and courageous at his battle station despite extremely heavy fire and the ramming of the Varuna by the rebel ship Morgan, continuing his efforts until his ship, repeatedly holed and fatally damaged, was beached and sunk.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
1 I, 3 April 1863.
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