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U.S. Navy
Maxwell, John
Maxwell, John
RankOiler
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
HometownBrooklyn, New York
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, Maxwell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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