BRIGHT, GEORGE WASHINGTON

Rank and organization: Coal Passer, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 December 1874, Norfolk, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bright set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm


BURIAL INFORMATION

Location: Petersburg, Virginia

Cemetery: Blanford Cemetery


Born: 1874 Norfolk, VA

Died: 1949


Source, additional information and cemetery monument photo:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_af/brigh...

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