George Frederick Mager
| George Frederick Mager | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 23, 1875 Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
| Died | April 12, 1938 (aged 63) |
| Place of burial | Greenwood Cemetery Trenton, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Apprentice First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Frederick Mager (February 23, 1875- April 12, 1938) was an apprentice first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Mager was born February 23, 1875 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead as an apprentice first class.[1]
He died on April 12, 1938 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery Trenton, New Jersey.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 February 1875, Philipsburg, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "War with Spain; Mager, George Frederick entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
- ↑ "George Frederick Mager". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
External links
- "George Frederick Mager". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
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