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Headstone of George Mahoney
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George Mahoney

1865 – 1959
Medal of Honor - Navy
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

George Mahoney served the U.S. Navy. George was 94 years old.

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Headstone Front of George Mahoney. Arlington National Cemetery.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
28 May 1898 · Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy.

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.

167, 27 August 1904.
Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy May 28, 1898 · Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. 167, 27 August 1904.
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.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 38
Grave 1944
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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