Freeman Gill

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Freeman Gill
Born(1851-09-05)September 5, 1851
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedApril 8, 1905(1905-04-08) (aged 53)
Place of burial
Woodlawn Cemetery and Crematory Everett, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankGunner's Mate First Class
UnitUSS Marblehead (C-11)
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Freeman Gill (September 5, 1851 – April 8, 1905) was a Gunner's Mate first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography[]

Gill was born on September 5, 1851, in Boston, Massachusetts and entering the Navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead (C-11) as a Gunner's Mate first class.[1]

He died April 8, 1905, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery and Crematory in Everett, Massachusetts.[2]

Medal of Honor citation[]

Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 September 1851, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

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, Gill set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients". War With Spain: Gill, Freeman entry. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  2. ^ "Freeman Gill". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 7, 2010.

External links[]

  • "Freeman Gill". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 7, 2010.


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