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Spanish–American War
Hermann William Kuchneister
Private · U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps
11 May 1898 · USS Marblehead
- Branch
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New York
- 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 ;he heavy fire of the enemy, Kuchneister displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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