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Spanish–American War
James Meredith
Private · U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps. (Name changed to Patrick F. Ford, Jr )
11 May 1898 · USS Marblehead
- Branch
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- Virginia
- 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, Meredith displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action .
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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