| Patrick Francis Bresnahan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1872 Peabody, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 29, 1940 (aged 67) |
| Place of burial | Saint Marys Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Watertender |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Francis Bresnahan (May 1, 1872-January 29, 1940) was a watertender serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Bresnahan was born May 1, 1872 in Peabody, Massachusetts and later joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a watertender. 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 29, 1940 and is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts.[3] His grave can be found in avenue 2, lot 24.[3]
Rank and organization: Watertender, U.S. Navy. Born: 1 May 1872, Peabody, Mass. Accredited to: Vermont. 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]