Patrick Shanahan (Medal of Honor)
Patrick Shanahan | |
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Born |
Ireland | November 6, 1867
Died | December 7, 1937 |
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1892 - 1922 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | USS Alliance |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Shanahan (November 6, 1867 – December 7, 1937) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: November 6, 1867, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 534, November 29, 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Steven, quartermaster, first class, from drowning.
See also
External links
"Patrick Shanahan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
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