Michael Walsh (Medal of Honor)

Michael Walsh
Born July 27, 1858(1858-07-27)
Newport, Rhode Island
Died June 29, 1913(1913-06-29) (aged 54)
Place of burial Saint Columba Catholic Cemetery Middletown, Rhode Island
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Chief Machinist
Unit USS Leyden (1865)
Awards Medal of Honor

Michael Walsh (July 27, 1858-June 29, 1913) was a chief machinist serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

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Biography

Walsh was born July 27, 1858 in Newport, Rhode Island and after joining the navy he was stationed aboard the USS Leyden (1865) as a chief machinist. On January 21, 1903 the ‘’Leyton’’ wrecked. For his actions during the incident received the Medal of Honor December 26, 1903.[1][2]

He died June 29, 1913 and is buried in Saint Columba Catholic Cemetery Middletown, Rhode Island.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Chief Machinist, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 July 1858, Newport, R.I. Accredited to: Rhode Island. G.O. No.: 145, 26 December 1903.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Leyden; for heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903.[1]

See also

Biography portal
United States Navy portal

References

  1. ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Walsh, Michael entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/inter1901-11.html. Retrieved October 1, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Leyton". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l6/leyden-i.htm. Retrieved October 1, 2010. 
  3. ^ Don Morfe (February 07, 2003). "Michael Walsh". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7156664. Retrieved October 1, 2010. 

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