James E. Mahoney
James Edward Mahoney (December 15, 1859 – June 9, 1926) was an American officer born in Peabody, Massachusetts and serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1881. He subsequently served in Panama, Veracruz, Mexico, and in Cuba. After promotion to temporary rank of Brigadier General, he retired as a Colonel of Marines in 1919.
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James E. Mahoney | |
| Born | 15 December 1858 Peabody, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | 9 June 1926 |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1881–1919 |
| Rank | Brevet Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Pancho Villa Expedition |
| Awards | Marine Corps Brevet Medal |
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