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U.S. Navy
Brock, George F.
Brock, George F.
Year of Action1905
Unit/CommandUSS Bennington (Gunboat No. 4)
HometownCleveland, Ohio
Citation

Serving on board the USS Bennington for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1905

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