John Everetts-East Farmingdale, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 45.192 W 073° 23.946
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Cushing on February 11, 1898. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY in Section DSS, Site 36.
Waymark Code: WMY024
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2018
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He was born on August 25, 1877 in Thorold, Ontario, Canada and died on September 12, 1956 in New York. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: EVERETTS, JOHN
• Rank and organization: U.S. Navy, Gunner's Mate, Third Class
• G.O. No.: 489, 20 May 1898
Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckinridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.
Armed Service: Navy
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