Awards Medal of Honor Spouse Maureen Grise (m. 2004) Height 1.82 m | Unit U.S.S. Potomac Role Actor Rank Fireman First Class Name Thomas Cavanaugh | |
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Born May 10, 1869
Ireland ( 1869-05-10 ) Allegiance United States of America Children James Joseph Cavanagh, Alice Ann Cavanagh, Thomas Cavanagh, Jr. Parents Rosemary Cavanagh, Thomas Cavanagh Sr. Movies and TV shows The Flash, Ed, Royal Pains, Yogi Bear, Love Monkey Similar People Carlos Valdes, Candice Patton, Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Jesse L Martin Profiles | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles/wars Spanish–American War | ||
Thomas Cavanaugh (born May 10, 1869) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Cavanaugh was born May 10, 1869 in Ireland, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Fireman First Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Potomac.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 May 1869, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 503, 12 December 1898.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Cavanaugh, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.