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Patrick Shanahan (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Medals Recorded: 3

Patrick Shanahan (Medal of Honor)

Lieutenant, U.S. Navy

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Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862–1912 Navy
Spanish Campaign Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Saving a quartermaster off Annapolis

Patrick Shanahan was born on 6 November 1867 in County Limerick, Ireland. He served as a chief boatswain's mate in the United States Navy aboard the training ship Alliance.

On 28 May 1899 off Annapolis, Maryland, Shanahan rescued Quartermaster First Class William Stevens from drowning. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism.

Shanahan later attained the rank of lieutenant. He died on 7 December 1937 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation

On board the U.S.S. Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Stevens, quartermaster first class, from drowning.

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