William J. Creelman-Woodside, NY
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N 40° 43.788 W 073° 55.746
18T E 590431 N 4509314
Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Maine in February 1897. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY in Section 4B, Plot 27, Grave 3.
Waymark Code: WMXZVK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2018
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He was born on August 3, 1874 in Brooklyn, NY and died on March 24, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CREELMAN, WILLIAM J.
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
Citation: Attached to the U.S.S. Maine, February 1897. Distinguishing himself, Creelman showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during an attempt to save life at sea.
Armed Service: Navy
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