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Spanish–American War
Michael Gibbons
Oiler · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
11 May 1898 · USS Nashville
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- USS Nashville
The citation
Official citation
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfugos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gibbons set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.
