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U.S. Navy

Robert Blume

ConflictSpanish American War

RankChief Boatswain's Mate

Year of Action1898

Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)

BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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, Blume set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Spanish American War Year of Action: 1898

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