George F. Brock
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| George F. Brock | |
|---|---|
| 18 October 1872 | |
| Place of birth | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Allegiance | U.S. 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 Congressional 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.
[edit] Citation
BROCK, GEORGE F. 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.
