Henry P. Russell-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.908 W 077° 04.098
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 31, Site 6377.
Waymark Code: WMY37J
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2018
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He was born on June 10, 1878 in Quebec, Canada and died on December 1, 1956 in Togus ME. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: RUSSELL, HENRY P.
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
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, Russell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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