George Washington Bright-Petersburg, VA
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N 37° 13.542 W 077° 23.154
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Blanford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA in Section 13, Square 6.
Waymark Code: WMY136
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2018
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He was born on December 27, 1874 in Norfolk, VA and died on March 20, 1949 in Petersburg, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BRIGHT, GEORGE WASHINGTON
• Rank and organization: Coal Passer, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Virginia
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bright set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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