Photo #: NH 105688
First Lieutenant George H. Cannon, USMC
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy",
page 167.
George H. Cannon was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
for "distinguished conduct in the line of his profession"
while serving as Battery Commander of Battery H, Sixth Defense
Battalion on Sand Island, Midway Islands, during the 7 December
1941 bombardment by Japanese warships. Despite mortal wounds,
Cannon remained at his post until all of his injured men were
evacuated and communications restored.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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