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U.S. Navy
Mager, George Frederick
Mager, George Frederick
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
HometownPhillipsburg, New Jersey
Citation

On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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