Philip Gaughan-Yeadon, PA
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N 39° 55.824 W 075° 15.234
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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 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA in Section 54, Range 12, Lot 42.
Waymark Code: WMY21C
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2018
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He was born on March 17, 1865 in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland and died on December 31, 1913 in Philadelphia, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GAUGHAN, PHILIP
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U .S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 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, Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Marines
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