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Gibbons, Michael
Gibbons, Michael
RankFireman First Class
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
Citation

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

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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