John Phillip Rilley-Salem, MA
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried under the name of John Phillip Riley. He is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem, MA near Eulalia Path, Path 2751.
Waymark Code: WMY374
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2018
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He was born on January 27, 1877 in Allentown, PA and died on November 16, 1950 in Salem, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: RILLEY, JOHN PHILLIP
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 521, July 1899
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, Rilley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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