Michael Walsh (Medal of Honor)
Encyclopedia
Michael Walsh was a chief machinist serving in the United States Navy
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after joining the navy he was stationed aboard the as a chief machinist. On January 21, 1903 the ‘’Leyton’’ wrecked. For his actions during the incident received the Medal of Honor December 26, 1903.
He died June 29, 1913 and is buried in Saint Columba Catholic Cemetery Middletown, Rhode Island
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Citation:
United States Navy
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who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Walsh was born July 27, 1858 in Newport, Rhode IslandNewport, Rhode Island
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort and for the famous Newport Mansions, it is the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War...
and after joining the navy he was stationed aboard the as a chief machinist. On January 21, 1903 the ‘’Leyton’’ wrecked. For his actions during the incident received the Medal of Honor December 26, 1903.
He died June 29, 1913 and is buried in Saint Columba Catholic Cemetery Middletown, Rhode Island
Middletown, Rhode Island
Middletown is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 16,150 at the 2010 census. It lies to the south of Portsmouth and to the north of Newport on Aquidneck Island, hence the name "Middletown."-Geography:...
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Chief Machinist, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 July 1858, Newport, R.I. Accredited to: Rhode Island. G.O. No.: 145, 26 December 1903.Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Leyden; for heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime