Ordinary Seaman Edward Maddin, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on January 9, 1876 in Lisbon, Portugal — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Franklin. Maddin was 23 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Maddin was born on May 15, 1852 in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada — one of 60 recipients born in Canada. His Medal of Honor is credited to Massachusetts. Maddin died on August 15, 1925 in Hampton, Virginia, at the age of 73. He is buried at Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Virginia. Records also list him as Madden, Edward.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Displaying gallant conduct, Maddin jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- May 15, 1852Born in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- January 9, 1876Act of valor — Lisbon, PortugalAge 23. U.S.S. Franklin
- August 15, 1925Died in Hampton, VirginiaAge 73.
- Resting placeHampton National CemeteryHampton, Virginia
Biography
Edward Maddin (May 15, 1852 – August 15, 1925) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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