Chief Boatswain's Mate Patrick Shanahan, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on May 28, 1899 off Annapolis, Maryland — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S. Training Ship Alliance. Shanahan was 31 years old.
He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant.
Shanahan was born on November 6, 1867 in Shanat Castle, County Limerick, Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. Shanahan died on December 7, 1937, at the age of 70. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Stevens, quartermaster first class, from drowning.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- November 6, 1867Born in Shanat Castle, County Limerick, Ireland
- May 28, 1899Act of valor — off Annapolis, MarylandAge 31. U.S. Training Ship Alliance
- December 7, 1937DiedAge 70.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Patrick Shanahan (November 6, 1867 – December 7, 1937) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor. He was presented the medal on 7 April 1901 while serving on the USS Essex. (Logbook 46 of USS Essex, NA, Washington DC)
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