William Hart-Brooklyn, NY
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N 40° 38.862 W 073° 59.676
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in Section 4/5, Lot 21072.
Waymark Code: WMY25X
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2018
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He was born on June 9, 1866 in Massachusetts and died on February 6, 1899. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HART, WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: Machinist First Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hart set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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