Chief Machinist's Mate Thomas Stanton was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 8, 1910 aboard U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine Islands — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. North Dakota. Stanton was 41 years old.
5 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on June 13, 1911 — presented by Pres. William H. Taft.
Stanton was born on August 11, 1869 in Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. Stanton died on May 7, 1950, at the age of 80. He is buried at St. Columba Cemetery in Middleton, Rhode Island.
Official Medal of Honor citation
For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board the U.S.S. North Dakota, 8 September 1910.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- August 11, 1869Born in Ireland
- September 8, 1910Act of valor — U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine IslandsAge 41. U.S.S. North Dakota
- June 13, 1911Medal of Honor presentedPresented by Pres. William H. Taft
- May 7, 1950DiedAge 80.
- Resting placeSt. Columba CemeteryMiddleton, Rhode Island
Biography
Thomas Stanton (August 11, 1869 – May 7, 1950) 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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