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Spanish–American War
John Maxwell
Fireman Second Class · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
11 May 1898 · USS Marblehead
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- 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, Maxwell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.