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Headstone of Patrick Shanahan
Headstone of Patrick Shanahan
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Patrick Shanahan

1867 – 1937
Medal of Honor - Navy
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Patrick Shanahan served the U.S. Navy. Patrick was 70 years old.

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Headstone Front of Patrick Shanahan. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of Patrick Shanahan. Arlington National Cemetery.
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Headstone Back of Patrick Shanahan. Arlington National Cemetery.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
28 May 1899 · Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.

On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Steven, quartermaster, first class, from drowning.

534, 29 November 1899.
Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy May 28, 1899 · Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. 534, 29 November 1899.
On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Steven, quartermaster, first class, from drowning.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 7
Grave 10295
In Our Keeping
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor - Navy

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