James Carey
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About James Carey
Lived 1844 – 1913 (aged 68–69).
James Carey was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor.
Biography Carey was born in Ireland in either 1844 or 1847, depending on the source. He later served in the U.S. Navy, entering the service from New York City in 1866. In 1868, while a member of the crew of , he saved three fellow crewmen from drowning and was awarded the Medal of Honor.
He later served aboard the , and also saved another sailor from drowning.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, Ireland. Accredited to: New York.
Citation:
Seaman on board the U.S.S. Huron, saving 3 shipmates from drowning.
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Who was James Carey?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
When was James Carey born?
James Carey was born in 1844 in Ireland.
When did James Carey die?
James Carey died on 8 September 1913.
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· DBpedia: James Carey (Medal of Honor)
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