John Maxwell-Westbury, NY
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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 Westbury Friends Cemetery, Westbury, NY in Section 1, Block D, Plot 31.
Waymark Code: WMY2GB
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2018
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He was born on June 26, 1874 in Scotland and died on November 13, 1931 in Westbury, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MAXWELL, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Fireman Second Class, U.S. Navy
• 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, Maxwell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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