| Edward Floyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 21, 1850 Ireland |
| Died | January 16, 1923 (aged 72) |
| Place of burial | Saint Lawrence Cemetery Charleston, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boilermaker |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward Floyd (February 21, 1850-January 16, 1923) was a boilermaker serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Floyd was born February 21, 1850 in Ireland and after immigrating to the United States joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a boilermaker when on January 25, 1905 a boiler plate blew out from boiler D. For his actions during the explosion he received the medal March 20, 1905.[1][2]
He died January 16, 1923 and is buried in Saint Lawrence Cemetery Charleston, South Carolina.[3]
Rank and organization: Boilermaker, U.S. Navy. Born: 21 February 1850, Ireland. Accredited to: South Carolina. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa, for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.[1]