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U.S. Navy
Levery, William
Levery, William
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
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, Levery displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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