Background
Mager was born February 23, 1875 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the United States Ship Marblehead as an apprentice first class.
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George Mager
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Career
He died on April 12, 1938 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery Trenton, New Jersey.
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Born
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Nationality
United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 February 1875, Philipsburg, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 February 1875, Philipsburg, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Mager displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.