Philip B. Keefer Military person

Philip Bogan Keefer (September 4, 1875 – January 1, 1949) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Spanish-American War.On July 20, 1898, Keefer was serving as a Coopersmith on the USS Iowa (BB-4) off the coast of Santiago de Cuba when a boiler accident occurred. For his actions during the incident, Keefer was issued the Medal of Honor five months later, on December 14, 1898.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 04, 1875
Birth place	Washington D.C.
Date of death	January 01, 1949
Place of death	Washington D.C.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery