U.S. Navy
Gill, FreemanConflictSpanish American War
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts
Citation
On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gill set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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