Rank Coal Passer Awards Medal of Honor | Name George Bright Role Sailor | |
Born December 1, 1874
Norfolk, Virginia ( 1874-12-01 ) Place of burial Blandford Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia Allegiance United States of America Died March 20, 1949, Petersburg, Virginia, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles/wars Spanish–American War Battles and wars Spanish–American War | ||
George Washington Bright (December 27, 1874 – March 20, 1949) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
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Biography
Bright was born December 27, 1874 in Norfolk, Virginia, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Coal Passer to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Nashville (PG-7).
He died March 20, 1949 and is buried in Blandford Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia. His grave can be found in ward C, section 13, lot 6.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Coal Passer, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 December 1874, Norfolk, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bright set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.