George F. Brock

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George F. Brock
Born October 18, 1872(1872-10-18)
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George F. Brock, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth Cleveland, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Carpenter's Mate
Unit U.S.S. Bennington
Battles/wars Peacetime award
Awards Medal of Honor

George F. Brock (18 October 1872 Cleveland, Ohio) was a United States Navy Carpenter's Mate awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on board the U.S.S. Bennington, off San Diego, California during a boiler explosion which killed 62 enlisted men and one officer.

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Rank and organization: Carpenter's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 18 October 1872, Cleveland, Ohio. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.

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  • [1] Army Medal of Honor website
  • [2] Home of Heroes