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August P. Teytand
August P. Teytand (April 6, 1878 – March 4, 1956) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor for his actions aboard the . After immigrating to the United States from the West Indies and joined the Navy. He served aboard several ships including and . While serving aboard ''Olympia'' he traveled to Asia and participated in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War. He was a member of the crew of ''Leyden'' as well when it foundered in a heavy fog and sank. It was for his actions during the wreck of ''Leyden'' that he received the Medal of Honor. He died in 1956 and is buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia), Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early life and military Teytand was born April 6, 1878, in Santa Cruz, West Indies and after immigrating to the United States joined the United States Navy, Navy. He was an apprentice first class stationed aboard , a protected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Killackey
Joseph Killackey (January 21, 1879 – September 8, 1946) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Biography Killackey was born January 21, 1879, in Cork County, Ireland, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Landsman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion. He died September 8, 1946, and is buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia), Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His grave can be found in the naval asylum plot. Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 21 January 1879, Cork County, Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901. Citation: In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Killackey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. See also *List of Medal of Honor recipients *List of Medal of H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
