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U.S. Navy
Barrow, David Duffy
Barrow, David Duffy
RankCoxswain
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownNorth 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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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