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George Washington Bright

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George Washington Bright Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Deep Creek, Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA
Death
20 Mar 1949 (aged 74)
Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA GPS-Latitude: 37.2257, Longitude: -77.3859
Plot
Ward C, Old Ground, Section 13, Square 6
Memorial ID
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Coal Passer on board the USS Nashville. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bright set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Coal Passer on board the USS Nashville. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bright set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

Bio by: Don Morfe


Inscription

Medal Of Honor
Coal Passer
US Navy
USS Nashville
Spanish American War



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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Sep 25, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7902032/george_washington-bright: accessed ), memorial page for George Washington Bright (27 Dec 1874–20 Mar 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7902032, citing Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.