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Spanish–American War

Herbert Louis Foss

Seaman · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

11 May 1898 · USS Marblehead

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Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Maine
Action
USS Marblehead

The citation

Official citation

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Foss set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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