Landsman George W. Cutter was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 27, 1872 in Norfolk, Virginia — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Powhatan. Cutter was about 23 years old.
Cutter was born in 1849 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pennsylvania. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, Norfolk, Va., 27 May 1872. Jumping overboard on this date, Cutter aided in saving one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- 1849Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- May 27, 1872Act of valor — Norfolk, VirginiaAge about 23. U.S.S. Powhatan
Biography
George W. Cutter (born c. 1849, date of death unknown) 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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