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Bennett, James Harvey
Bennett, James Harvey
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
HometownHaverstraw, New York
Citation

On board the USS Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bennett set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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