Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Gunner's Mate Third Class John Everetts received the Medal of Honor for his actions on February 11, 1898 aboard U.S.S. Cushing — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Cushing. Everetts was 24 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on December 1898.
Everetts was born on August 25, 1873 in Thorold, Canada — one of 60 recipients born in Canada. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. Everetts died on September 12, 1956, at the age of 83. He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckenridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- August 25, 1873Born in Thorold, Canada
- February 11, 1898Act of valor — U.S.S. CushingAge 24. U.S.S. Cushing
- December 1898Medal of Honor presented
- September 12, 1956DiedAge 83.
- Resting placeLong Island National CemeteryFarmingdale, New York
Biography
John Everetts (August 25, 1873 – September 12, 1956) 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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