John Kennedy

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While in action against hostile Moros, he entered with a few enlisted men the mouth of a cave occupied by a desperate enemy, this act having been ordered after he had volunteered several times. In this action 2d Lt. Kennedy was severely wounded.

Conflicts: Action Against Philippine Outlaws
Organization: U.S. Army

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