Medal of Honor Recipients

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December 26, 2006

Medal of Honor Recipient: Second Class Fireman John W. Magee

Rank and organization: Second Class Fireman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1859, Maryland. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 326, 18 October 1884.

Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa during the sinking of that vessel on the night of 21 August 1884. During this period, Magee remained at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters.

posted by Poison Pero | 12/26/2006