Join us for Medal of Honor Day on March 25thView Details
U.S. Navy
Bonney, Robert Earl
Bonney, Robert Earl
RankChief Machinist Warrant Officer
Year of Action1910
Unit/CommandUSS Hopkins (DD-6)
HometownMaryville, Tennessee
Citation

While serving on board the USS Hopkins, Bonney displayed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of the accident to one of the boilers of that vessel, 14 February 1910.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1910

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Robert Earl Bonney
Charette, William Richard
Charette, William RichardU.S. NavyConflict: Korean War
O'Connell, Thomas
O'Connell, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Robinson, Thomas
Robinson, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict:
Mitchell, Thomas
Mitchell, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict:
Robinson, Alexander
Robinson, AlexanderU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Hamilton, Hugh
Hamilton, HughU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Kersey, Thomas Joseph
Kersey, Thomas JosephU.S. NavyConflict:
Smith, Oloff
Smith, OloffU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Diggins, Bartholomew
Diggins, BartholomewU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Nelson, Oscar Frederick
Nelson, Oscar FrederickU.S. NavyConflict:
Stout, Richard
Stout, RichardU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, John
Taylor, JohnU.S. NavyConflict:
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM