George Schutt

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Coxswain George Schutt, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Coxswain on board the U.S.S. Hendrick Hudson, St. Marks, Florida, 5 and 6 March 1865. Serving with the army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout the fierce engagement, Coxswain Schutt made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun, and his coolness and determination in courageously remaining by his gun while under the heavy fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.