U.S. Navy
Russell, Henry PeterConflictSpanish American War
RankCaptain U.S. Army Ret.
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
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, Russell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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