Photo #: NH 84020
Lieutenant George H. Wheeler, USN
Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for "bravery and extraordinary
heroism" during a conflagration in Coquimbo, Chile, 20 January
1909. He then held the rank of Ship Fitter First Class.
Note the Medal of Honor ribbon on the far left of his ribbon
row.
Photographed by Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C., circa 1919-1920.
Courtesy of Mr. Donald K. Smith.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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