George E. Read - Riverside, RI
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N 41° 45.955 W 071° 21.282
19T E 304269 N 4626466
Buried in Ancient Little Neck Cemetery, East Providence, RI
Waymark Code: WM8HN0
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2010
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Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1838, Rhode Island. Accredited to: Rhode Island. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
Citation:
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as the first loader of the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Read exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by his divisional officer.
Armed Service: Navy
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