U.S. Marine Corps
Philip Gaughan
ConflictSpanish American War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
BirthplaceBelmullet
Citation
On board the USS Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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