Patrick Shanahan

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Steven, quartermaster, first class, from drowning.

Rank: Chief Boatswain's Mate
Conflicts: Interim 1871-1898
Organization: U.S. Navy

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