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Spanish–American War
John Davis
Gunner's Mate Third Class · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
11 May 1898 · U S S Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- U S S Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba
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, Davis set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.