George Willis

1839 – 1884

George Willis served the U.S. Navy. George was 45 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

22 September 1873 · USS Tigress, off the coast of Greenland · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Tigress, Willis displayed gallant and meritorious conduct on the night of 22 September 1873 off the coast of Greenland.

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Medal of Honor - Navy September 22, 1873 · USS Tigress, off the coast of Greenland · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Tigress, Willis displayed gallant and meritorious conduct on the night of 22 September 1873 off the coast of Greenland.

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