George Breeman – Seaman, United States Navy

Born at Passaic, New Jersey on September 15, 1880, he earned the Medal of Honor while serving on the USS Kearsarge in May 1906.

He died on April 10, 1937 and was buried in Section 6 of Arlington National Cemetery.


BREEMAN, GEORGE

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 15 September 1880, Passaic, New Jersey. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.:21, 5 May 1906.

Citation: Breeman displayed heroism in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge at the time of the accidental ignition of powder charges in the forward 13-inch turret.

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BREEMAN, GEORGE

  • USNR
  • DATE OF DEATH: 04/10/1937
  • BURIED AT: SECTION 6  SITE 9743
  • ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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