U.S. Navy
George Frederick Phillips
ConflictSpanish American War
RankChief Machinist
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Merrimac
BirthplaceSt. 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.
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