Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Seaman Alphonse Girandy received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 31, 1901 in Cavite, Manila Bay, on board the U.S.S. Petrel, Luzon, Philippine Islands — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Petrel. Girandy was 33 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Girandy was born on January 21, 1868 in Guadaloupe — one of 1 recipient born in Guadeloupe. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pennsylvania. Girandy died on April 3, 1941, at the age of 73. He is buried at Philadelphia National Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Petrel, for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger for the saving of others, on the occasion of the fire on board that vessel, 31 March 1901.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: World War I.
Places
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Timeline
- January 21, 1868Born in Guadaloupe
- March 31, 1901Act of valor — Cavite, Manila Bay, on board the U.S.S. Petrel, Luzon, Philippine IslandsAge 33. U.S.S. Petrel
- April 3, 1941DiedAge 73.
- Resting placePhiladelphia National CemeteryPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Biography
Alphonse Girandy (January 21, 1868 – April 3, 1941) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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