William J. Creelman Military person

William James Creelman (August 3, 1874 – March 24, 1928) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for jumping overboard during an 1897 winter storm in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue a shipmate from drowning. Creelman went on to become a commissioned officer before leaving the Navy.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 03, 1874
Date of deathMarch 24, 1928
Resting place
Calvary Cemetery (Queens New York)

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military branch
United States Navy

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