Thomas Cavanaugh

For the American aerospace engineer, see Thomas Patrick Cavanaugh.
Thomas Cavanaugh
Born(1869-05-10)May 10, 1869
Ireland
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Navy
Rank
Fireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Potomac
Conflicts
Spanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Thomas Cavanaugh (born May 10, 1869) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Cavanaugh was born May 10, 1869, in Ireland, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Fireman First Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Potomac.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 May 1869, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 503, 12 December 1898.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Cavanaugh, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "CAVANAUGH, THOMAS". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2010.

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