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Rilley, John Phillip
Rilley, John Phillip
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownAllentown, Pennsylvania
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, Riley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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