English: George Huber Wheeler, 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 History and Heritage Command Photograph.
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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 History and Heritage Command Photograph.