| Birth: | Mar. 8, 1862
Boston
Suffolk County
Massachusetts, USA | | Death: | Jun. 4, 1908 | 
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Machinist First Class. He was awarded the CMOH for his role in the intentional sinking of the "USS Merrimac" at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, on June 2, 1898. His citation reads "Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Phillips displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation". His Medal was awarded to him on November 2, 1899. (bio by: K)
Search Amazon for George Phillips | | | Burial:
Fernhill Cemetery
Saint John
New Brunswick, Canada |
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Originally Created by: K
Record added: Dec 09, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8170489 |
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