U.S. Navy
Barrow, David DuffyConflictSpanish American War
RankCoxswain
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
BirthplaceNorth Carolina
Citation
On board the USS Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Barrow set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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