
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
MAGER, GEORGE FREDERICK
Rank and Organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23
February 1875, Philipsburg, N.J. Accredited To: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 529, 2
November 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from
Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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