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U.S. Marine Corps
Kearney, Michael
Kearney, Michael
RankCaptain
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownNewmarket
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, Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1898

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