George F. Brady was an American

United States

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 sailor

Sailor

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 serving in the United States Navy

United States Navy

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 during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

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 for his actions.

Biography

Brady was born September 7, 1867 in Ireland

Ireland

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, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Chief Gunner's Mate to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the .

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 7 September 1867, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 497, 3 September 1899.

Citation:

On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the actions at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Conspicuously gallant during this period, Brady, by his energy in assisting to sustain fire, his efforts to repair the steering gear and his promptness in maintaining watertight integrity, was largely instrumental in saving the vessel.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War