Sullivan, Edward - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Marine Corps

Sullivan, Edward

ConflictSpanish American War

RankCorporal

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, Sullivan displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Conflict: Spanish American War Year of Action: 1898

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