The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
BRADY, GEORGE F.
Rank and Organization: Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 7 September
1867, Ireland. Accredited To: New York. G.O. No.: 497, 3 September 1899.
Citation:
On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the actions at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
Conspicuously gallant during this period, Brady, by his energy in assisting to sustain
fire, his efforts to repair the steering gear and his promptness in maintaining watertight
integrity, was largely instrumental in saving the vessel.
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