William Oakley-Wivenhoe, Essex, England
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Don.Morfe
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Wivenhoe Cemetery, Wivenhoe, Colchester Borough, Essex, England in Section B-2-65.
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Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/27/2017
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He was born on August 31, 1857 in Aberdeen, Scotland and died on November 22, 1918 in Wivenhoe, Essex, England. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: OAKLEY, WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
• Other
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, Oakley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
Armed Service: Navy
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