George Washington Bright

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

George Washington Bright

Born| (1874-12-01)December 1, 1874
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Died| March 20, 1949(1949-03-20) (aged 74)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Place of burial|

Blandford Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia: Ward C, Old Ground, Section 13, Square 6

Allegiance| United States
Service / branch| United States Navy
Rank| Coal Passer
Unit| USS Nashville (PG-7)
Battles / wars| Spanish–American War
Awards| Medal of Honor

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.

## Biography

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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).[1]

He died March 20, 1949, and is buried in Blandford Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia.

## Medal of Honor citation

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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.[1]

## See also

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* Biography portal

* List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

## References

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1. ^ a b "BRIGHT, GEORGE WASHINGTON". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved March 20, 2010.

## External links

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* "George Washington Bright". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved March 20, 2010.