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U.S. Navy
Everetts, John
Everetts, John
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Cushing (TB-1)
HometownThorold
Citation

Serving on board the USS Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckinridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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