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U.S. Navy
Phillips, George Frederick
Phillips, George Frederick
RankChief Machinist
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Merrimac
HometownSt. John
Citation

In connection with the sinking of the USS Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish shore batteries, Phillips displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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