Michael Kearney-Brooklyn, NY
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Don.Morfe
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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, Brooklyn, NY in the St. Mary Section, Plot 1332.
Waymark Code: WMY2BP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2018
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He was born on October 4, 1874 in New Market, County Cork, Ireland and died on October 31, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KEARNEY, MICHAEL
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
• Other
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, Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Marines
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