George Hollat AKA George Holah-Cleveland, OH
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Varuna on April 24, 1862. He served in the military under an alias, George Hollat. His true name was George Holah. He is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland OH in Section 2, Lot 380
Waymark Code: WMZ7K3
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2018
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He was born on April 11, 1845 in London, England and died on January 26, 1912 in Cleveland, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HOLLAT, GEORGE
• Rank and organization: Third Class Boy, U.S. Navy
• Entered service at: New York
• G.O. No.: 1 I, 3 April 1863
Citation: Hollat served as third class boy on board the U.S.S. Varuna during an attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. He rendered gallant service through the perilous action and remained steadfast and courageous at his battle station despite extremely heavy fire and the ramming of the Varuna by the rebel ship Morgan, continuing his efforts until his ship, repeatedly holed and fatally damaged, was beached and sunk.
Armed Service: Navy
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