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Spanish–American War

Pomeroy Parker

Private · U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps

11 May 1898 · USS Nashville

Branch
U.S. Marine Corps
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
North Carolina
Action
USS Nashville

The citation

Official citation

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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