George F. Brady, USN: Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient on USS Winslow

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GEORGE F. BRADY

(September 7, 1867 to November 6, 1903)

Born in Ireland and enlisted in U.S. Navy  at age 17 on November 30, 1884.  He had risen to the rank of  Chief Gunner's Mate by the time of the Spanish-American War.

He was aboard the torpedo boat USS Winslow during the Battle of Cardenas, Cuba, on May 11, 1898.  During the battle, the Winslow was badly damaged by Spanish gunfire  Brady made attempts to  repair the ship's steering gear and helped maintain its watertight integrity to prevent it from sinking.  He also took command of the ship after its commander was wounded and taken off it.   

For his heriosm, he was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Navy on September  3, 1899.

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