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U.S. Army

Heard, John William

RankBrigadier General

Year of Action1898

Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry

HometownMississippi

Citation

After 2 men had been shot down by Spaniards while transmitting orders to the engine-room on the Wanderer, the ship having become disabled, this officer took the position held by them and personally transmitted the orders, remaining at his post until the ship was out of danger.

Branch: U.S. Army Year of Action: 1898